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Duke Nurses are playing an integral role in transforming health care as leaders within our health system and through their
involvement in professional organizations. They are supported in attaining advanced skills and professional degrees. And
they are valued and respected professional colleagues.
Duke Nurses also have all of the advantages of working in a health system that has achieved Magnet
®
recognition and
that takes pride in world-class facilities and innovative technologies. And, they benefit from living and working in an area
that embraces and celebrates diversity, and that has an enviable quality of life.
Annually, Duke Nursing presents 36 Excellence Awards to outstanding nurses. Nominations come from our patients
and their families and friends, as well as from colleagues. At least five of our 2014 winners attended HBCUs. These five
winners are featured, below, with brief excerpts from their nominations.
Nurses at every point in their careers
can become a part of nursing excellence
at Duke. For more information about
opportunities for a lifetime, contact a Duke
Nursing recruiter today
(dukenursing.orgor 888-358-2383).
Duke University Health System
is very proud to have achieved
Magnet recognition (2014).
Duke University Hospital (#1),
Duke Regional Hospital (#6) and
Duke Raleigh Hospital (#20)
are proud to have been selected
as top hospitals in North Carolina
by U.S.News &World Report (2014).
Duke Raleigh Hospital and
selected units of Duke Regional Hospital
and Duke University Hospital
have been recognized by the NCNA
with Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces.
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR A LIFETIME.
Melissa C. Cooke, BSN, RN, OCN
General Medicine Unit 5-3
(Neurology/Oncology)
BSN: Winston-Salem State University
Melissa came to Duke Regional Hospital as
a new graduate nurse, and today, we are
proud to say, she is a well-respected and
sought-after ClinicalTeam Lead. Her expertise
is recognized through appointment to unit,
hospital and health system committees.
Jacqueline McDowell DeVane, MLPN
Duke Primary Care
BS: Fayetteville State University
Jacqueline is a model employee who is
engaged in her practice. She has so many
leadership qualities, and when you are
around her, you experience the pride
and joy that she has in her profession.
Jacqueline is completely committed to
the patients and to the clinical team.
Barbara Gabriel, BSN, RN
Critical Care Unit
BSN: North Carolina Central University
Barbara displayed her leadership ability the
moment she came into the unit by sharing
her extensive knowledge and through
precepting new graduate nurses. She displays
a commitment to her patients, her peers,
and her team. She exemplifies the expert
clinical nurse through her ability to effectively
communicate and engage the new graduate
nurses who come into our unit.
Nedi Gaya, BS, RN
Cardiology Unit 7100
BS: North Carolina Central University
While working full time, Nedi pursued a
nursing degree and settled in an acute care
cardiac unit. She has worked in the same
unit for the last 14 years. Her commitment
to sharing knowledge with her patients and
families is evident in how she teaches them
about their disease process. Nedi always
represents the nursing profession at its best.
La Monica Hunter, MSN, RNC-LRN
Special Care Nursery
BSN: Winston-Salem State University
La Monica recently obtained her master’s
degree in nursing and has extended her
dedication to nursing by becoming a
nurse educator at the Duke University
School of Nursing. One can always hear
her encouraging fellow staff members to
further themselves in nursing by educating
themselves and others in the profession.