Nursing at Carolinas Rehabilitation
Nursing Life at Carolinas Rehabilitation
The Cardinal Award
An Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation award, the Cardinal Award is presented each quarter to recognize our healthcare technicians. Healthcare technicians can be nominated by patients, families or teammates. The Cardinal Award symbolizes compassion, ability, responsibility, dedication, integrity, nobility, altruism and loyalty. Cardinal Award winners embody these guiding principles in their practice.
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Zandhar Yucox
Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital
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K’yanna Norwood
Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly
The Daisy Award
The Daisy Award is a nationally recognized program for nurses. This award is presented each quarter. Nurses can be mobinated by patient, families or teammates. Daisy Award winners demonstrate excellence in clinical care. We want to recognize our nurses for their gratitude and compassion that they show every day.
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Diana Najera Perez, BSN, RN
Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly
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Quamina “Q” Martin, BSN, RN
Carolinas Rehabilitation Mount Holly
Other Awards
2023 Notable Nurse Award: Medical Professionals Charlotte Magazine
- Congratulations to Banjamin Hale, BDN, RN, CRRN on receiving this award.
2023 National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Patient Advocacy Award
- Congratulations to Amanda Orban, BSN, RN., WCON, CRRN on receiving this award.
2023 National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Leadership Award
- Congratulations to Beverly Queen, MSN, RN, CRRN on receiving this award.
American Organization for Nursing Leaders Administration Supervisor Conference
- Congratulations to Alexis Carollo, BSN, RN, Carolinas Rehabilitation Charlotte for being selected to participate in a panel discussion. The panel discussed situations of workplace violence that occur after normal operating hours.
Presentations
- Michelle R. Johnson, MBA, BSN, RN, CRRN, presented “One and Done Process for Improvng CHG Compliance” at the Advocate Health Nursing Research Conference.
- Ronella F. Eaddy, MHA, BSN, RN, CRRN and Denise A. Comeaux, MSN, BSN, RN, CRRN, NEA-BC presented “Impleentation of ED Communication Tool” at ANOL Nursing Conference and the Advocate Health Nursine Research Conference.
- Micheal Cunningham, MSN, RN, CRRN and Mike Hartge, MSN, RN, NE-BC CRRN, presented “Patient Safety and Transfer Techniques” at Belmont Abby College School of Nursing.
- Mike Hartge, MSN, RN, NE-BC CRRN and April Schultz, MSN, MPH, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CRRN, presented “Navigating Choppy Waters” at the Central Carolinas Chapter of ARN regional conference.
- Denise A. Comeaux, MSN, BSN, RN, CRRN, NEA-BC and Beverly Queen, MSN, MPH, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CRRN, were panelists on a rehabilitation nurse panel on “Connecting Purpose to Practice” at the Centeral Carolinas Chapter of ARN regional conference.
Magnet Journey
Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation continuously strives to pursue nursing excellence. We are on our journey to achieve the ANCC Magnet Designation that focuses on excellence in nursing practice. Our Shared Governance model enables our nurses to have a say in decisions and resolve issues that impact their nursing practice, their professional growth and satisfaction, and their work setting using evidence-based practice and research.
Nursing Careers
Jump Start Program
Carolinas Rehabilitation Nursing's Jump Start program offers a unique and innovative onboarding for new graduate nurse residency.
Each new graduate will have the opportunity to learn from experienced mentors, participate in hands-on simulations, and attend educational sessions on various topics related to rehab nursing. Additionally, hands on exposure to diverse rehab diagnoses and program management teams within our setting, such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputee, and orthopedic programs. Our goal is to ignite your passion for rehab nursing and to help you find your best fit within our specialty. We are confident that our residency program will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and support you need to succeed in your new career.
