Mercy Medical Center Nurses Recognized in Baltimore Magazine's 2022 "Excellence in Nursing" Edition

May 03, 2022

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Twelve Mercy Medical Center nurses have been recognized as among “the best of the best” in the region by Baltimore magazine’s 8th annual “Excellence in Nursing Awards”, appearing in the May 2022 issue. 

The survey attracted hundreds of nominations covering 19 different specialties over a 9-month period. Nominations were reviewed by a panel of nurse advisors (including Mercy’s clinical director of nursing, Donna Disney) who helped determine the winners. From Mercy, the following nurses were recognized:
 
Isatu "Fatima" Bah, MSN, RN – Management/Nurse Executives
 
Molly Bass, RN, C-EFM – Women’s Health
 
Stacey Brull, DNP, RN, NE-BC – Management/Nurse Executives
 
Susan Finlayson, DNP, RN, NE-BC – Management/Nurse Executives
 
LaChele Hazell, MSN, RN – Educator
 
Dina A. Krenzischek, PhD, RN, CPAN, FAAN, FASPAN – Research
 
Anthony Marzocchi, BSN, RN – Emergency Department
 
Antonio Megino, RN – Operating Room
 
Shantelle Mobley, MSN, RN – Medical-Surgical Nursing
 
Cynthia Morris, BSN, RN – Oncology
 
Maria Petela, RN – Medical-Surgical Nursing
 
Kimberly Wade, BSN, RN, CNOR – Operating Room
 
The magazine “solicited nominations from peers, supervisors, and patients of registered nurses, both in and out of hospitals, who represent the finest in their field.”
 
“Mercy nurses have long been recognized for their expertise, leadership, and compassionate care. They are truly rock stars, and so very deserving of this recognition,” said Dr. David Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services.
 
Mercy RNs are committed to staying at the forefront of nursing excellence to provide the best care possible for patients. Mercy nurses enhance their clinical practice skills via such programs as the
 

Clinical Advancement Program and OR Nurse Residency Program. Mercy has nearly 250 nurses nationally certified in specialty care areas such as critical care, oncology, orthopedics, OR and inpatient obstetrics.

Mercy’s achievement in nursing is further evidenced by earning the coveted Magnet recognition. Magnet Designation is a national standard for nursing excellence awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and one of the most prestigious nursing awards in the United States.

Mercy was recognized earlier this year by Healthcom Media, the publisher of American Nurse, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Nurses Association, as top winner of the 2022 All-Pro Nursing Team Award, presented to the hospital’s Emergency Department team. 

Additional Mercy nursing awards and accreditations include:
 
  • Forum for Shared Governance Accreditation — This accreditation recognizes Mercy’s commitment to nurse involvement in making decisions that impact clinical practice, quality improvement and professional development. Increased engagement through shared governance contributes to greater job satisfaction, outstanding patient experience and excellent clinical care.
  • Best Hospital in Maryland for Nurses — Mercy has been named the #1 Best Hospital in Maryland for Nurses by Nurse.org, a nursing career website. The organization analyzed surveys from nurses in hospitals across Maryland to determine the results.
  • 30 Most Nurse-Friendly Hospitals — Mercy has been recognized as one of the Top Nurse-Friendly Hospitals in the nation by TopRNtoBSN.com, citing Nursing Excellence awards, an atmosphere of teamwork and mentoring and an attractive benefits package.
Pictured from left to right: Shantelle Mobley, Anthony Marzocchi, Isatu Fatima Bah, Dina Krenzischek, Stacey Brull, Susan Finlayson, Antonio Megino, Cindy Morris, Maria Petela, Kim Wade, and Molly Bass.
 

About Mercy

Founded in 1874 in Downtown Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a 183-licensed bed, acute care, university-affiliated teaching hospital. Mercy has been recognized as a high-performing Maryland hospital (U.S. News & World Report); has achieved an overall 5-Star quality, safety, and patient experience rating (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services); is A-rated for Hospital Safety (Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade); and is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Magnet™ hospital. Mercy Health Services is a not-for-profit health system and the parent company of Mercy Medical Center and Mercy Personal Physicians.

Media Contact 
Dan Collins, Senior Director of Media Relations
Office: 410-332-9714
Cell: 410-375-7342
Email: dcollins@mdmercy.com

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