“Karen, in her daily work, has the natural ability to convey compassion to those she cares for – she exhibits honesty, respect, wisdom and sensitivity. Karen everyday has a warm-hearted smile, treats her colleagues with respect and does not hesitate to sing the praises of her co-workers. Karen always has a story to share with team members – speaking of a patient and family, telling how the family has gone from anxious and overwhelmed to calm and accepting, or sharing a story that exhibits human nature at its best or worst, often complimented by Karen’s soft and hilarious sense of humor. Karen often, without knowing, reminds us all that the human spirit should not be underestimated.”

“Renee is one of a kind, both professionally and personally. She genuinely cares about each one of her patients and colleagues as if they were family. Her vibrant laugh and positivity is contagious. In the ever-changing, chaotic, high-speed profession that nursing can be, these qualities that she possesses are unparalleled by anyone I’ve ever met. By far she is one of Baltimore’s best!”

“What is most inspiring about Lisa is her challenge of the status quo. She does not let her team get stuck in how things have always been done. She tells us to dream what it could be like first and then take steps to make it happen! Lisa is committed to excellence in our division and across GBMC, whether it be in patient care, team collaboration, customer service, or quality improvement.”

“Deb’s energy, enthusiasm, and passion for healthcare education are unparalleled. Her devotion to simulation and teaching is infectious to all those Deb interacts with. Deb is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through her interdisciplinary work in simulation and through coaching and mentoring staff to deliver high quality care. Healthcare is stronger with Deb Higgins involved and without a doubt Deb Higgins is well deserving of Baltimore magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Award.”

"JoAnn is a fabulous healthcare leader. She is knowledgeable, passionate, hard-working and results-oriented. She is a dear friend and colleague. I love working with her!"

“JoAnn is that rare leader who champions clinical excellence while demonstrating passion for growing our leaders at GBMC. She is the ultimate business partner, and I am especially proud to work alongside her.”

“Alexis is an amazing Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with high integrity and superb clinical skills. She is the embodiment of the patient- and family-centered care nurse because she sees beyond the diagnosis and treatment for her patients. She sees the patient as a human being and the family’s loved one. She is truly present for her patients and her patients’ families. I am quite impressed with how well Alexis communicates with her peers in nursing, the various ancillary staff, and the many disciplines, including physicians, to improve the care of the patients in her charge. She sees the families, especially the parents and grandparents, as extensions of the NICU patient and spends much time getting to know them and hearing what they have to say. In the NICU where she works, it is really important for our patients that the caregivers and healthcare workers collaborate to work for the good of the patient for the best possible care. Alexis is a great advocate for parents. She listens with a most caring heart and makes sure that she voices the parents’ concerns and fears and even their joys to the medical team. NICU patients stay in the hospital longer than all other patients and it is very important to establish a trusting working relationship with all involved in the patient's care, especially the parents. On rounds, she presents her patients to the rest of the healthcare team and not only reviews the diagnosis and interventions, she voices the parents’ questions and even presents her own. She is always thinking about how she can make her patient's stay better and always keeps it family focused. She works very well with other disciplines, especially with the social workers, the charge nurse, the nurse manager, and across all disciplines and is actually a role model for others.”