100.1 WJRZ's Nurses/Hospital Week 2018

CARING TODAY FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW

100.1 WJRZ's Nurses/Hospital Week is a wonderful way to pay tribute to the hardworking men and women who take care of others in our community.

This is an opportunity to recognize unique and talented nurses for their unending dedication to the delivery of quality healthcare. Join us in recognition of these health service professionals!

TJ Bryan In The Morning broadcasts live:

Wednesday, May 9^th – 6AM-10:00AM
Southern Ocean Medical Center

Listen to the Interviews from the broadcast:

Elizabeth Martinez
Nurse Navigator at Southern Ocean Medical Center

About Elizabeth:

Nursing School: A.A.S. Ocean County College.
Bachelors/ Master’s Degree from University of Phoenix.
OCN (Oncology certified) ONN-CG Oncology Nurse Navigator-Certified Generalist (First in the system –up to Bayshore at least)
Professional Associations: Oncology Nursing Society-ONS, Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators-AONN, and the Holistic Association.
System Committees-Palliative care, Breast Steering Committee and “Afternoon Tea with Lizzie”
Career Path- I have been in nursing for almost 30 years. Practice in Holistic therapy Reiki II, Taking essential oil certification class now and hope to do Reiki III soon.

Kathy Burke, BSN, RN, CCRN
Critical Care Nurse and Resource RN

About Kathy:

Nursing School: Diploma from the Ann May School of Nursing in 1982
BSN from Jacksonville University in 2011.
National Certifications: CCRN followed by my CMC in 2013.
Professional Organizations:
- Committees: Safety Committee, resuscitation committee and the Critical care committee.
- Professional Growth and Development: Recently I have been given the opportunity to switch from ICU bedside nursing into the role of a Resource Nurse which I am finding very rewarding.

AnnMarie Benson, BSN, RNC-OB, CBC

About AnnMarie:

Nursing School: A.A.S from Ocean County College
BSN from Stockton University
Certifications: Inpatient Obstetrics and Breastfeeding Counselor
Professional Organizations: ANA and NJSNA
Committees: Co-Chair Nursing Professional Practice and Quality for SOMC, Co-Chair Professional Growth and Development for the System.
HMH: 21 years at SOMC

Carey Cranmer BSN RN CCRN-
Invasive Cardiology

About Carey:

Nursing School: A.A.S from Ocean County College | BSN from Bloomfield College in 2009
Certifications: Critical Care nurse certification | Professional Organizations: NJSNA
Professional Growth and Development: CARE scholar
HMH: 18 years at SOMC
Professional Statement: Over the years I’ve been involved in multiple evidenced based CARE projects that have helped to elevate the level of care we deliver to our patients. Knowing that I have been part of a healthcare expansion that will better serve the community is both exciting and gratifying. I love being a nurse. It is a dynamic career that has given back to me in ways that I hardly could have imagined. And as I continue this new journey I will always be grateful for a career that has been flexible, fulfilling and challenging.