Intensive Care Unit, Surgical PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, OR
From student nurses to professionals starting a new role, nurses need guidance, advice, and insight to help them navigate their career transitions.
The OCN Annual Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the critical role these professionals play in advancing the nursing workforce. Nurse preceptors offer feedback and encouragement, educate on hospital policies, and evaluate competencies. A strong preceptor relationship plays a vital role at every stage of a nurse’s career. Join us in acknowledging the immeasurable impact Oregon nurse preceptors have on our nurses, our workforce, and our communities across the state.
Nominate an Outstanding Nurse Preceptor
Do you know someone in your organization who has a positive impact on new team members? Or do you have a past preceptor who left a lasting impression on your own career? We welcome you to submit a nomination in their honor.
The 2024 award cycle has passed. Please check back for information about the 2025 Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards. Information will be released in Spring 2025.
Questions? Contact OCN team member Callie Gisler at callie.gisler@oregoncenterfornursing.org.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The annual Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards aim to celebrate Oregon’s diverse nursing community. We welcome and encourage nominations from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and backgrounds. Our goal is to honor nurses who not only provide outstanding care but also foster an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Honorees are selected anonymously by a blind selection committee based only upon the quality 250-word narrative submitted by nominators.
Meet Our 2024 Outstanding Nurse Preceptors
Lora Rood, RN
Staff Nurse, IMCU Bay Area Hospital
Andrew Wright, RN, BSN
Staff Nurse McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Amelia Guzman Steimel, RN
Community Health Nurse Multnomah County
Kimberly Richards, PMHNP
Nurse Practioner Sequoia Mental Health Services
T’ien Corum, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse Legacy Health
Sarah Holm
Registered Nurse, Perioperative OHSU
Diane Paquette, RN, BSN
Clinical Nurse Salem Health
Bryce Burkett, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department Kaiser Permanente
Miranda Palmer, BSN, CCRN
Staff Nurse PeaceHealth
Jennifer O’larte, MSN, RN
RN Team Lead Kaiser Permanente
Chrissy Doud, RN, CEN
Registered Nurse Grande Ronde Hospital
Cortney Hett, RN
Nurse Case Manager, Home Health Kaiser Permanente
Shayne Rickman, RN, LDRP
Registered Nurse Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
Cyntia Pope, RN, BSN
Registered Nurse Sky Lakes Medical Center
Angela Buller, RN
Staff Nurse St. Charles Medical Center
Allison Coughlin, RN
Staff Nurse, Surgical St. Charles Medical Center
Robin Lazarun, RN
School Nurse Multnomah Education Service District
Mandy Maul, BSN, RN, CPON
Clinical RN, New Hire Orientation Coordinator OHSU