Nine Rutland Regional Medical Center Nurses Complete Clinical Advancement Program

RUTLAND, VT — Rutland Regional Medical Center recently celebrated the achievements of nine nurses during the RRMC Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) ceremony. All nine nurses achieved the highest level of advancement possible at RRMC (Level 4). The CAP program at RRMC promotes nursing excellence, our RRMC nursing professional practice model and American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet principles. In addition to submitting evidence of work in professional organizations, leadership activities, teaching, precepting, professional development, role expertise, national certification and innovation, these nurses were required to complete a project, develop a poster presentation and deliver that presentation at the ceremony.

The nine nurses recognized in the November ceremony are: Aimee Schulte, MSN, RN, PCCN; Carole “Gert” Mayes, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR; Frederick Garrow, MSN, RN, RN-BC, NE-BC; Heather McRae, MSN-ED, RN, PCCN, MedSurg-BC, NPD-BC; Julianna Traverse, BSN, RN, MedSurg-BC; Jennifer Wasilauskas, DNP, RN, CNOR, ONC; Karen DeNicola, BSN, RN, CPHQ; Samantha Helinski, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CCCTM; and Sharon Decato, BSN, RN, CCM. Each recipient was presented with their respective Certificate of Achievement during a presentation by Kelly Watson, Chief Nursing Officer, and other hospital leaders.

“This is a special day for nursing and for all of us at RRMC. These celebrations reflect our deep gratitude and admiration for the dedication, empathy, and excellence that our nurses demonstrate,” stated Chief Nursing Officer Kelly Watson. “Their drive to continuously improve and increase their professional knowledge is inspiring.”

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Caption: Seven of the nine nurses who recently completed the CAP program. Left to right: Aimee Schulte, MSN, RN, PCCN; Heather McRae, MSN-ED, RN, PCN, MedSurg-BC, NPD-BC; Julianna Traverse, BSN, RN, MedSurg-BC; Samatha Helinski, MSN, RN, CWOCN, CCCTM; Carole “Gert” Mayes, PhD, RN, NPD-BD, CNOR; Sharon Decato, BSN, RN, CCM; Jennifer Wasilauskas, DNP, RN, CNOR, ONC.

About Rutland Regional Medical Center: Rutland Regional Medical Center is the largest community hospital in Vermont and is supported by a medical staff of 340 physicians and advanced practice providers trained in 41 specialty areas. The 145-bed hospital is supported by approximately 1,700 employees. With a strong patient-centered focus and award-winning care, Rutland Regional remains dedicated to improving the health of families and individuals throughout portions of southern and central Vermont and communities in eastern New York State with preventative, diagnostic, acute and rehabilitative services. 

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