Five Walter Reed Nurses Honored for Exemplary Service During Walking Nurse Award Ceremony

15 May 2023

From Vernishia Vaughn

Bethesda, MD (May 15, 2023) -- Five Walter Reed nurses were honored for their exceptional service during the Walking Nurse Award Ceremony on May 9.

The ceremony recognized their contributions to the nursing profession in three categories: Nightingale Award, Nurse Innovator Award, and Leadership Award.

HM3 Brook M. Atkinson was presented the Para-Professional Nightingale Award, and RN Amarulys Patterson was presented the RN Nightingale Award, for consistently exemplifying ambition, commitment, professionalism, courage, outstanding care, and teamwork.

America Zone, Bldg. 19, 4th Floor: Pediatric GI Clinic: HM3 Brook M. Atkinson, winner of the Para-Professional Nightingale Award The Nightingale Awards recognize members of the nursing team serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as proven leaders who consistently exemplify ambition, commitment, professionalism, courage, outstanding care, and teamwork. Photograph by Harvey A. Duze (Office of Command Communications – WRNMMC)

U.S. Air Force (USAF) Capt. Dominique A. Hunsberger and USAF 1st Lt. Mariah K. Gelbard was awarded the Nurse Innovator Award for demonstrating exceptional clinical skills in their area of expertise through active involvement, nurse education, and technological advances.
Lastly, RN Paulette Crull earned the Leadership Award for her outstanding staff support through unit/department cohesiveness, mentorship, and promoting a shared mental model of the unit/department goals, demonstrated by excellent delivery and exceptional results.

The Walter Reed nurses who were honored at the ceremony were nominated by their peers. Their exemplary service and dedication to the nursing profession are shining examples of the impact that nurses can have on their teammates, patient care, and outcomes.

The Walking Nurse Award Ceremony celebrates the outstanding achievements of nurses who go above and beyond their call of duty.

Eagle Zone, Bldg. 10, Ward 4 Center:
RN Amarilys Patterson, winner of the RN Nightingale Award

The Nightingale Awards recognize members of the nursing team serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as proven leaders who consistently exemplify ambition, commitment, professionalism, courage, outstanding care, and teamwork.

Photograph by Harvey A. Duze (Office of Command Communications – WRNMMC)

Arrowhead Zone, Bldg. 9a, Emergency Room:
RN Paulette Crull, winner of the Leadership Award

Presented to a manager, service chief, department chief, or enlisted leader who stands out as a role model who demonstrates exceptional leadership, guidance and service to their organization, the profession of nursing, and the staff that they lead. They demonstrate outstanding staff support through unit/department cohesiveness, mentorship and promoting a shared mental model of unit/department goals. This is demonstrated by excellent delivery and outstanding results.

Photograph by Harvey A. Duze (Office of Command Communications – WRNMMC)

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