In celebration of National Nurses Week, we are honoring each and every nomination in the Nurses: The Heart of Health Care program. Be sure to scroll through to see a glimpse into how each of these tireless professionals impacted coworkers, patients and families.

This program is supported by presenting sponsor BJC HealthCare and title sponsors Delmar Gardens, Mercy and SSM Health.

Home health and hospice nurses

Carlita Vasser

At Home Care

Carlita goes beyond the call of duty. She is an example of altruism. Each day she seeks ways to serve the community and help others.

She goes beyond the call of duty to help others. She spearheaded providing life-saving vaccines for the community and continues to advocate for health care access for all.

Diana Potts

HDJ Angel's Homecare Services

She's an excellent example of how a nurse and supervisor should treat her residents and staff. She's been such an inspiration when it comes to my nursing journey.

Joni Stevenski

Mercy Home Health

This home health nurse goes above and beyond what she has to do. She is kind and so helpful. She helps my son with special needs and treats him like he is her only patient.

Julie Jackson

BJC Palliative Care and Hospice

Julie is always there for the whole hospice team and is always willing to help, even after hours. She always has the best interest of the patient in mind.

Kaitlynn Forsythe

Serenity Hospice Care

For being so patient and great.

Kathi Walsh

For displaying outstanding patient care and mentor to the team. Kathi goes above and beyond to ensure that her patients are cared for and discharged back to self care with achieved goals and outcomes.

Kim Hengehold

For outstanding care, empathy and compassion to hospice patients and families at the end of their journey on this earth.

Krissy Delane

For her ability to always treat every person as if they were her patient.

Marlina Price

For her selfless service.

Michele Rosner

SSM Health

For Michele's lifelong care of community and many transitions after COVID-19, including lost employees, whose work she picked up and embraced.

Paige Ellis

Mercy Hospital South

For patience and compassion.

Shannon D. Morgan

Shannon is loyal, thoughtful, caring, hard-working and dedicated.

Stephanie Williams

At Home Care

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

Yvonne Brown, RN

Pathways Hospice & Palliative Care

It was our family’s journey through hospice care that inspired us to nominate Ms. Yvonne Brown, RN, at Pathways Hospice and Palliative Care. The moment we first met her, we knew we met an angel.

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