Nurse Excellence
- Nurse Excellence Awardees:
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2025 nurse excellence awardees
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Nurse Administrator Excellence Award
Tracy M. Abrams, DNP, CPPS, NE-BC, CPHQ
- CNO, Ambulatory Practice Services Kaiser
Permanente, San Diego since May 2017
- Holds board certification in patient safety
- Created and implemented Safety University for
Leaders, a transformation program that equips nurse leaders with knowledge and
tools to apply safety science, lead and foster system-based thinking
- Entered nursing profession as a second career,
following active duty in the U.S. Air Force
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Advance Practice Nurse Excellence Award
Eligio David P. Soliman, Jr., DNP, FNP-BC, CDCES
- Is an Endocrinology Nurse Practitioner/Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
- Is Clinical Associate Professor MEPN and DNP Program at USD
- Has made significant contribution to the field of nursing, particularly in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and metabolism disorders.
- He is the Chair of the Advanced Management of Inpatient Diabetes Program
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Nurse Researcher Excellence Award
Christine Gonzaga, BSN, RN, CCRP
- Is currently Clinical Research Nurse II at VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Is currently involved as coordinator or back-up coordinator in several studies:
- “Basal Cell Carcinoma Chemoprevention Trial”
- “Preventing Liver Cancer Mortality through Imaging with Ultrasound vs. MRI”
- “Investigation of Metformin in Pre-Diabetes on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Outcomes
- Works to improve patient care by providing evidence from research to enhance informed decision making and implement effective delivery of care for veterans
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Nurse Educator Excellence Award
Alex M. Mayo, BSN, RN
- Actively teaches as Adjunct Clinical Faculty in CNA Program at SWC since 2007. Has assumed various roles within the program as needed, one being Assistant Professor.
- His clinical expertise in Mental Health Nursing has resulted in him being recruited as a clinical instructor in the ADN Program at SWC.
- Has been a member of PNASD for 4 years and has attended and participated on several committees, projects and conventions.
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Clinical Staff Nurse Excellence Award
Neriza Lewis, BSN, RN
- Currently Charge Nurse on DOU at Kaiser Permanente San Diego
- Developed
along with the Unit-based Team the “No One Walks Alone" initiative. This innovative and compassionate strategy was designed to reduce inpatient fall rates and foster a culture of patient safety. This initiative resulted in significant measurable decrease in patient falls through the hospital.
- Actively participates in the Professional nursing Practice Council and works to uphold best practices through critical review and innovation.
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Community Service Nurse Excellence Award
Adam Brotman RN
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Novice Nurse Excellence Award
Justin De Francia, BSN, RN
- Graduated May 2024 with ADN from Southwestern College and pursued BSN at Grand Canyon University.
- Currently works at Arbor Hills Nursing Center coordinating patient care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Assumed the co-lead position and responsibility of the planning committee for this award luncheon. Was able to demonstrate his ability to organize, motivate and inspire the committee members to achieve collective goals.
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Nurse Entrepreneur Excellence Award
Sandee Cruz San Mateo, MSN, AGCNS-C, PMHNP-BC
- Is currently practicing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at “Neuromatters and Wellness” in Chula Vista.
- Established own practice “Neuromatters and Wellness” to bridge gaps in mental health care by providing accessible, evidence-based services to individuals in need.
- Works to breakdown barriers, reduce stigma and support individuals on their mental health path.
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