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OCSRI Celebrates Four Nurses Named Among 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma

OCSRI Celebrates Four Nurses Named Among 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma Back row, left to right: Shonna Jordan, RN, and Lisa Bloxham, APRN-CNP, AOCNP… Read more

OCSRI Celebrates Four Nurses Named Among 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma

Back row, left to right: Shonna Jordan, RN, and Lisa Bloxham, APRN-CNP, AOCNP
Front row, left to right: Kristi Carman, RN, and Melissa Barnes, RN

OCSRI is proud to celebrate four of our exceptional nurses who have been recognized among the 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma. This prestigious honor brings OCSRI’s total to 43 recognized nurses since 2014, highlighting our team’s tradition of nursing excellence and consistently high standards in oncology care.

Congratulations to OCSRI’s 2024 Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma Honorees:

• Kristi Carman, RN
• Lisa Bloxham, APRN-CNP, AOCNP
• Melissa Barnes, RN
• Shonna Jordan, RN

Between clinic, hospital, infusion and research, the OCSRI honorees represent various departments within the institute, attesting to the wide range of expertise and dedication within our care team. This year’s honorees continue to uphold the high standards of professionalism, mentorship and compassionate care that define OCSRI.

The Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma award selects the top 100 nurses from over 400 nominees across the state. The award celebrates those who embody the highest standards of nursing. OCSRI’s continued recognition under this achievement reaffirms our leadership in providing quality cancer care in Oklahoma.

“It’s truly an honor to be named one of the Great 100 Nurses of Oklahoma this year,” Carman said.

“Joining the long line of distinguished nurses at OCSRI is incredibly inspiring. Every day, I witness the dedication and expertise of our team as we work together to provide exceptional care for our patients, and I’m proud to be part of such an outstanding group.”

The Great 100 Nurses Foundation was established in 1985 by PK Scheerle, a registered nurse and entrepreneur in New Orleans, LA. The Great 100 Celebrations now recognize nurses in Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, North Carolina and Texas. The Great 100 Celebrations raise funds that support nursing advocacy, research, scholarships and the publication of nursing discoveries. OCSRI’s latest recognition by The Great 100 Nurses Foundation highlights both the individual talents of OCSRI nurses and the institute’s ongoing dedication to patient-centered cancer care.

We continue to recognize the successes of our previously honored nurses and celebrate their long standing impact on oncology care. All honorees from 2014 to 2023 are listed below:

Judee Chilson
Karen Smith
Anne Moser
Diane Reed
Tamara Sortet
Julie Spears
Misty Anderson
Deborah Hendricks
Jodi Letteer
Jay Gordon
Michelle Gutierrez
Ruth Dunn
Sara White
Beverly Lawrence
Tracey Bennett
Carolyn Clark
Dana Brooks
Pamela Doak
Rebecca Armstrong
Patricia Mayhugh
Maureen Brannon
Meschelle West
Rebecca Brogdon
Tami Potteiger
Ingrid Kimbrough
Crystal Fujikawa
Jillian Oakleaf
Nichole Sinko
Tara Young
Kimberly Sides
Lacey Dickey
Vonda Holbrook
Bennie (Keith) Davis
Alicia Schultz
Karla Evans
Linda Purdom
Rachel Thiele
Julie Thomas
Lindsey Waugh

As a leader in oncology care, OCSRI remains committed to setting high standards and nurturing the individual talents of our team. Thank you to our nurses for their outstanding dedication and for continuing to provide the best possible care for our patients. Let’s celebrate their success and commitment to excellence in oncology care! For more information about our award-winning team and the care we provide, please visit ocsri.org.