Nursing Excellence
The Online Newsletter for Children's Nurses
e-Edition, Issue 5
Leadership In Professional Nursing Organizations
Children’s Hospital nurses participate and provide leadership in various professional nursing organizations. In addition, nurses took the initiative to establish local chapters in support of professional collaboration, education and advocacy. Leadership was provided by Kathleen Remner, RN, and Annie Dennis, RN, in the development of the local Chapter of the National Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN). Several NICU RNs from Children's Hospital, Kamela Loo, RN; Bonnie Roe, RN; Leslie Williams, RN; Linda Bitcon, RN; and Richard Twohey, RN; were instrumental in establishing the Central California Association of Neonatal Nurses (CCANN) as a chapter of National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) and served as the first board members. The Central California Association of Neonatal Nurses (CCANN) was awarded the 2009 Award for Chapter Communications by NANN. Denise DeFendis, RN and Fran Buchnoff, RN, were part of the team of nurses who established the Local Chapter of Perianesthesia Nurses
Leadership is provided in Professional Nursing Organizations resulting in educational events, advocacy and collaboration to enhance patient care and the professional practice of nursing:
American Association of Diabetes Educators, California Central Valley Chapter:
Board Member/Secretary-Jennifer Le, MSN, NP-C, CDE
Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare(AOHP):
Local Chapter: President/Past Vice-President-Charlene Lund, MSN, RN-C, CFNP
Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) Central San Joaquin Chapter:
Board Member-Debbie Basilette, AS, RN, CNOR, CPN; Board Member-Terri Heitzman, RN, CNOR; Board Member-Dawn Labiak, BSN, RN, CNOR
California School Nurse Organization:
Membership Chair-State Level-Maureen Miller, MSN, RN
Central California Chapter of the Association of Neonatal Nurses (CCANN):
President-Kamela Loo, MSN, RN, RNC, FNP-C, NNP-BC; President Elect-Rina Steyn, RN, RNC, CPN; Secretary-Linda Bitcon, BSN, RN; Treasurer-Leslie Williams, BSN, RNC-NIC
Central San Joaquin Valley Chapter of Association of Operating Room Nurses(AORN):
President-Kristine Scaffidi, BSN, RN, CNOR; Treasurer/Vice Chair-Dawn Labiak, BSN, RN, CNOR
Central San Joaquin Valley Nursing Leadership Coalition (NLC):
President-LuAnn Joy, BA, RN, Secretary-Diane Civiello, MS, BSN, RN, NE-BC; Treasurer-Daniel Davis, BSN, RN, NE-BC Legislative Committee Co-chair- Denise Zeitler, BSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC; Communications Co-Chair-Denise Vermeltfoort, MSN, RN, NE-BC; Membership Co-Chair-Randall Guerrero, BSN, RN, NE-BC; Nominations Co-Chair and RN of the Year Secretary-Kristine Aubry, BSN, RN, NE-BC.
Central Valley Chapter American Association of Critical Care Nursing (CVC-AACN): Board Member-Carole Cooper, BSN, MHA, RN, CPN, NE-BC; Ambassador-Oliver “Lee” Pelayo, BSN, RN, CCRN
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA):
Secretary-Suzanne Kruzic, AS, RN, MICN; Immediate Past President and Director at Large-Janet Williams, AS, RN
Hispanic Nurses Association Centro La Familia:
Board Member-Mary Solis, BSN, MA, RN
Local Chapter of the National Society of Pediatric Nurses(SPN):
President-Kathleen Remner, BSN, RN, CPN; Vice-President-Annie Dennis, BSN, RN, CPN; Treasurer-Patricia Lindsey, MSN, RN, CPN, Secretary-Peggy Brescione, BSN, RN
Local Chapter of Perianesthesia Nurses:
President-Denise DeFendis, BSN, RN, CAPA; President Elect-Frances Buchnoff, BSN, RN; Project Manager-Cheri Duran, AS, RN; Historian-Nancy Montano, AS, RN, CAPA
Mid-Valley Emergency Nurses Association (ENA):
Lisa Radesi, BSN, RN, CPN
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP), San Joaquin Valley Chapter:
President-Terea Giannetta, MSN, RN, CPNP; Newsletter Chair-Sharon Vanderplaats, MN, RN, PNP, CPNP-AC, CPNP-PC, CRRN; Program/Continuing Education Chair-Tracy Chin, RN, CPNP
Operating Room Nursing Council of California (ORNCC):
Treasurer/Vice Chair-Dawn Labiak, BSN, RN, CNOR
Philippine Nurse Association of Central California:
Board Member-Mila Nino, BSN, RN; Board Member-Fatima Tayo-Estacio, RN; Officer-Luz Oandasan, BSN, RN; Board Member-Josephine Santiago, RNC
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Mu Nu Chapter:
Vice President-Kristine Aubry, BSN, RN, NE-BC; Immediate Past President-Terea Giannetta, MSN, RN, CPNP; Secretary-Katherine Kong, BSN, RN; Board Member-Carol Richina, MSN, RN, CPNP; Vice-President-Leslie Cash, BSN, RNC-NIC
Leadership is provided in academic settings; guiding the future development of healthcare providers:
Institute of Technology Nursing Program:
Board Member-Lisa Radesi, BSN, RN, CPN
DuncanPolytechnical High School:
Board Member–Tana Leon-Toscano, BSN, RN
Leadership is provided to organizations promoting health and wellness of the community:
American Heart Association-Fresno Chapter:
Vice President-Peggy Brescione, BSN, RN
American Red Cross:
Board Member-Mary Hunsader, MSN, RN, AE-C
Camp Sunshine Dreams Foundation:
Board Member/Program Director-Jeffrey Clem, BSN, RN
Central Valley Regional Center:
Board Member-Craig Costi, BSN, RNC-NIC
Central Valley Ronald McDonald House Charities:
Board Member-LuAnn Joy, RN, BA
Core Conditions, Inc.:
Board Member-Brittany Meyer, RN, BA, CPN
Fresno/Madera Childhood Immunization Coalition Executive Board:
Board Member-Virginia Davidson, AS, RN
It’s My Heart-The Children’s Heart Foundation:
Vice President-Peggy Brescione, BSN, RN
Madera County Special Olympics:
Area Director-Kathleen Remner, BSN, RN, CPN
Safe Kids Central Valley Coalition:
Board Member-Lisa Radesi, BSN, RN, CPN
Sierra Challenge Express:
Board Member-Rachel Amundsen, BSN, RN, CPON
In This Issue
Nursing Rights and Responsibilities
Nurse of the Year 2010
PICU Beacon Award
Critical Care Transport Excellence
A Culture of Inquiry
Nursing Governance Outcomes
Parents As Partners In Care
Professional Development
Contributions to Practice
Contributions to New Knowledge - Nursing Research
Leadership In Professional Nursing Organizations