Cassidy started off at HSC in the float pool and was always such a pleasure to have around when she supported the respective units that I worked on. She was incredibly smart, always a great resource, approachable, and has always had such an impeccable bedside manner. Fast forward many years and I had the pleasure to work alongside her in intensive care where she continued to flourish and become such an integral member of the ICU team. Cassidy has taken her love of nursing and knowledge to the next level through becoming a nurse educator with the critical care program and an instructor for the ICU course where she is able to foster growth and knowledge for the future ICU nurses of the province.

Debbie is a longstanding Nurse Clinician with the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant program, she has been integral to the delivery of specialized care to this population for many years. She is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and hard working. She will always go above and beyond for a family, for her colleagues, and for the greater good of the Pediatric Oncology team. She is exemplary in the delivery of compassionate and comprehensive care. She is an advocate and a leader. We are so lucky to have Debbie on our team. She is cherished by her patients and their families as well as her colleagues. – Stephanie Villeneuve

Debbie is always a supportive resource to the nurses on Ck5 and an excellent teacher. Her knowledge enhances patient care and inspires everyone around her. She is compassionate and supportive to all of her patients. – Gabrielle Greenberg

She has so much wisdom in her area. She is kind, supportive and always goes so far beyond what’s expected of her. Often staying beyond her shift and never complains or asks for anything. – Sam Hayes

Jennifer Ostafichuk routinely goes the extra mile for patients in our Academic Grace Hospital Allergy Clinic. She has shown great interest and dedication in learning about the many nuances of allergic conditions including anaphylaxis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, drug allergy, inducible urticarias including dermatographism, and asthma to name only a few. She has learned how to perform specialized testing and procedures including patch testing, spirometry, intradermal and skin prick testing, and immunotherapy. She always makes time for patients who need her help, including those requiring high-risk drug challenges, uncontrolled asthma requiring spirometry, or clarification of complex allergy problems. Jennifer is an absolute pleasure to work with and is a real team player who focuses on the patients’ needs. So many patients have benefited from her help, it would be hard to summarize just how many lives are better thanks to her keen interest in helping understand and ensure patients get the care they need in a timely and thoughtful manner. Jennifer deserves the highest recognition for her great efforts.

Jhulee made quite an impression on my mother, who is currently in hospital. You can see and feel her smile through her mask, making you feel welcome and seen. She uses light humor to build rapport and it certainly made us feel supported, connected and safe. Thank you, Jhulee, for providing my mother with respectful care, offering comfort and creating a warm environment for us. Your presence reduced our stress and anxiety and it made us feel better knowing you were there.

Joanne is ball of fire. She is the most kind, fun, and compassionate nurse I have ever seen. She is always encouraging patients and staff. She brings positive energy everywhere she goes. She is such a light! No one is worthy of receiving this recognition more than her!

Kelly is one of the hardest working Nurse Practitioners that I know. She works tirelessly to provide the BEST specialized and equitable care possible for ALL patients living with HIV in Manitoba – whether they are inpatients, outpatients, people who reside in Winnipeg or anywhere else in Manitoba, Northwestern Ontario, Northern Eastern Saskatchewan or Nunavut. She is an important team member on the HSC HIV Clinic team who identifies and works to fill gaps in patient care by providing primary care services, women’s health services, specialized HIV care support to HIV inpatient care teams and by working with community agencies and supports to strategize novel and flexible approaches to health care for vulnerable populations. She is an expert in HIV care in Manitoba and can be relied on by her clinic team members and beyond for her advice and expertise. On a daily basis she can be found caring for patients in clinic, running from inpatient unit to inpatient unit at HSC supporting care to admitted patients in medicine, surgery, women’s, rehab and mental health, on the phone with other Manitoba hospitals providing advice, facilitating same day access, optimizing discharge planning for admitted patients, or in the ER department helping to connect patients to HIV care. She supports patients, families and her colleagues with a caring and inclusive approach. She develops trusting relationships and provides patient-centred care. We feel VERY fortunate to have Kelly as a care provider and a valued team member in the Adult HIV clinic at HSC!

Shandra is always willing to help out when other nurses are in need. She is beyond intelligent and compassionate. It is an absolute dream to work with. I want to be Shandra when I grow up.

Shannon is an amazing nurse and even more amazing oncology nurse. She makes everyone she takes care of feel like they are the most important. She knows everyone and everyone knows her. She is hard working and is a great coworker. Any facility would be blessed to have such a hard working employee and we are all thankful she is fighting the fight of cancer every day.

Wendy is a incredible and patient nurse who’s energy and spirit radiates throughout her work. She takes time with each client and makes sure they get the best care possible. She listens, never rushes the client, and uses empathy throughout her work. Wendy treats her colleagues with respect and always bring a smile to everyone’s face. If you need a little more brightness in your day, talk to Wendy.