Extraordinary Healer Vol. 18

Emily Armstrong, Rose Sawyer and Ruth Cummings, oncology nurses, are recognized for their dedication, expertise and patient advocacy at Denver Health.

Two nominations for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer award highlight the exceptional contributions of oncology nurses, demonstrating the power of compassionate, patient-centered care.

Jade Distajo has made a profound impact on thousands of patients with her unwavering commitment to exceptional care, compassionate bedside manner and tireless support.

Even after a personal connection to cancer, oncology nurse Megan has embraced the cancer space as her passion.

An oncology nurse demonstrated care not only to her patients with cancer but also to her own staff.

Oncology nurse Denise always makes it a point to focus on the “big picture” for all of her patients with cancer.

Kim Moeller, a compassionate oncology nurse, empowers patients by alleviating fear and fostering hope through empathetic listening and personalized care.

Cassidy Lockwood was nominated for the 2024 CURE Extraordinary Healer Award for her exceptional patient-first care, expert knowledge and compassionate support of patients with cancer.

Three nurses—Maria Hicinbothem, Wandaris Ortiz, and Sandi Wetherbee—are being celebrated for their exceptional dedication to patient care, safety and advocacy.

Susan K. Bohnenkamp, an oncology clinical nurse specialist, is recognized for her compassionate and expert care, going above and beyond to support her patients through their cancer journey.

A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.

Two colleagues of an oncology nurse highlight her utmost respect for patients and as a liaison to the greater team.

An oncology nurse from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute exudes the definition of an extraordinary healer, according to three colleagues.

A colleague and a patient with cancer each submitted nominating essays about an oncology nurse who made an impact in their lives.

Two patients reflected on how extraordinary their oncology nurses are — even noting that they forget about their cancer when talking with their nurses.

Several colleagues, patients and caregivers nominated Jill May, B.S.N., RN, OCN, for the 2024 Extraordinary Healer Award for her dedicating to caring for those with gastrointestinal cancers.

Two colleagues of Amy Wallace, an oncology nurse, nominated her for the Extraordinary Healer Award based on her care of patients with lung cancer.

An extraordinary oncology nurse guided cancer care for a man who was legally blind.

Keri is also a true partner in the management and care of the whole patient.

Rachele is a cancer survivor herself. She can apply her story when relating to patients and their families.

An oncology nurse who is a cancer survivor herself fiercely advocates for all her patients.

I could tell from the way the staff and patients spoke of her that she was special, and I quickly saw for myself, too.

Not only Julie Kirby, RN, OCN, make a recovery, but she has returned to nursing and manages our chemotherapy department.

I have watched her jump through rings of fire time and time again to advocate for her patients.

My son has been in the battle of winning over cancer for almost 10 years and was excited to have an African American woman added to his care team.

“I take, perhaps, greater pride and have maybe a little bit of jealousy when I hear that my patients have been looking forward to seeing their nurse Tamara Carey, APRN in clinic,” an oncologist wrote.

Her beautiful smile and handy note pad were always there when we needed her most at the infusion center.

Being a breast cancer survivor herself, Nancy knows how to connect with the patients. She understands what they are going through, and she knows what types of testing or medications are needed for their diagnosis.

Dana Oswald, APRN, moved from Ohio to rural Alaska three years ago, and has been providing excellent patient care there ever since.

Jenifer Keeler Smith, B.S.N., RN exemplified care for her patients, not just as a nurse, but as a caring friend.