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Transformational Leadership

Celebrating our Oakland Medical Center nurses

Through our awards programs, we recognize nurses and care partners who exemplify excellence and provide high-quality, compassionate care to our members and patients.

The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses

The DAISY Award® recognizes the compassion and care nurses provide to patients and families.

Kim Apurado, PhD, BSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN , SCRN
Elaine Coffee, MHA, BSN, RN
Renata Kagan, BSN, RN
Amarachi Kalu, BSN, RN
Breen Murphy, BSN, RN, IBCLC

Kelly Janelle Pender, BSN, RN
Rebecca Sauder, BSN, RN, SN III
John Schmid, BSN, RN
Bryanna Whitcomb, BS, MSN, RN

PETAL Award

The Performing Exceptional Tasks and Affirming Lives (PETAL) Award honors our partners in care. It recognizes the hard work of caregivers in non-nursing roles, from housekeeping and dietary services, who partner with nurses to deliver excellent, compassionate care for our members and the community.

Brigitte Alu, PCT, 10N
Kristin Camacho, RT
Joanne Corgile, PCT, 7N
Igbonagwam Darlington, 7N

Linda Kerr, EVS
Mama Koneteh, PCT, ICU
Mike Sak, Pharmacy
Melany Solomon, 6N