Veterans Parade 

NOVA Chapter 226 was honored to participate in the Veterans Parade on November 6, 2021 in Boston.

NOVA Nurses: Sony Fernandes, Kattie Davis, Danielle Newman, Billie Jo Watson, Katie Shute, Kelly D. Skinner, Valentina Ward, Katie Judd, and Mindy Shackelford

LUNGevity’s Breathe Deep 5K

On November 6, 2021, Theresa Presley, Matie Pizziferri and Joan Clifford participated in the LUNGevity’s Breathe Deep 5K in Boston.

Left to Right: Theresa Presley, Marie Pizziferri and Joan Clifford and 5K Group Photo

Golden Glove Award

The Golden Glove Award was given to the Clinical Resource Nurses: Seneca Martensson, Amanda Brillhart and Kelly Sullivan for ensuring a culture of safety at the VA Boston.

Left to Right: Grace Conley, Seneca Martensson, Amanda Brillhart, Kelly Sullivan and Theresa Presley.

HRO Webinar

On October 13, 2021, Kelly D. Skinner (VA Boston), Valentina Ward (VA Boston) and Marilyn Simpson (VA West Texas) presented: Journey to High Reliability: HRO Fundamentals. The webinar was recorded and can be viewed any time. Click this link: https://www.vanurse.org/events/register.aspx?id=1563380

Left to Right: Kelly D. Skinner, Marilyn Simpson and Valentina Ward

Specialty Certification

Congratulations to Nicole Monteiro! She obtained the Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC) certification.

Nicole Monteiro

Congratulations to Ellen McCarthy for obtaining the Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification! You can take advantage of the NOVA certification discount. https://www.vanurse.org/page/CCMC

Ellen McCarthy

Congratulations, Jose Dos Anjos for obtaining the Diabetic Wound Care (DWC) certification! You can also take advantage of the NOVA discount. 

https://www.vanurse.org/page/wcei

Jose Dos Anjos

Wipeout Wounds Tour 

NOVA nurses from VA Boston were well represented at the 2021 Wipeout Wounds Tour in Boston!

Left to Right: Tiffanie Williams, Alberthe Mardy, Heather Slaney, Gilda Cain, Kelly D. Skinner, Sandra Zsikla, Marion Tinsley, Nancy Brooks, Madison Gray, Jennifer Leonard, Maytilda Park, Karen Gonzalez, Sterline Desjardins, Darlene Hanley, and Meriele Goaga

Patriot Award

Congratulations to Melissa D’Andrea! She was honored with a Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of extraordinary support of her employee(s) who serve in the National Guard and Reserve.

Left to Right: Melissa D’Andrea, (SICU Nurse Manager), Vincent Ng (Medical Center Director) and Cecilia McVey (ADPCS/NE)

Monument Dedication

NOVA Chapter 226 nurses attended the Monument Dedication of Susie Baker King Taylor, the first Black US Army nurse. NOVA Chapter 226 Nurses’ photo was signed by Acting Mayor Kim Janey. 

Left to Right: Katie Judd, Kelly D. Skinner, Linda Costello, Acting Mayor Kim Janey, Linda Costello, Samentha St Pierre, Kattie Davis, Nacha Pierre, Danielle Newman, Robert Leaston, Jr. and Billie Jo Watson.