Each year on March 19, certified nurses are honored with their own special day of recognition.

There are thousands of certified nurses in the U.S. today. Pella Regional Health Center has more than 40 national board certifications represented throughout their staff. Pella Regional reports the growing role of certification is contributing to better patient outcomes and an important part of quality care provided at hospitals.

Pella Regional Certified Nurses

Certified Emergency Nurse:
Melinda Coleman
Diana Crook
Tami Fairbanks
Gina Jones
Ann Mills
Kathy Pitts

Oncology Certified Nurse:
Leann Nunnikhoven
Mary Jo Van Roekel

Cardiac Vascular Nurse:
Liz Gates
Linda Groenendyk
Peggy Swank

Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant:
Carrie Kelderman
Kim Jenkins
Pam Wolvers

Certified Medical Surgical Nurse:
Emily Haase

Certified Nurse, Operating Room:
Deb Davis
Karissa DeBruin
Liz Evans
Diane McCombs
Peggie Van Dusseldorp
Ramona Van Dusseldorp
Caryn Van Hemert
Judy Willer
Nicole Yoder

Certified Pediatric Nurse:
Tracey Hall

National Certification Board for Diabetes Education:
Michelle Webster

Certified Electronic Fetal Monitoring:
Nancy Theobald

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner:
Hillary Kutcher
Erica Marvelli
Trena Septer

Certified Registered Nurse Infusion:
Leann Nunnikhoven
Mary Jo Van Roekel

Certified Wound Specialist:
Lori Van Hal

Certified MDS Coordinator:
Rita Hoogheem

Health Coaching:
Kim Jenkins
Mary Jo Van Roekel
Becky Vanden Broek
Diane Way

Certified Critical Care Nurse
Scott Roose

Certified OASIS Specialist:
Sheila Burgey
Lance Nieuwsma