Jeannette Styles, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC-CSC, SCRN

Nurse Preceptor Awards

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.

The OCN Annual Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards celebrates nurse preceptors 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

Jennifer Krieger, RN

Registered Nurse
Adventist Health

Maryann Elias, RN

Registered Nurse
Samaritan Health

Watch the 2024 Virtual Award Ceremony

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