Meet our December Nurse of the Month: Loida Leal
In 2026, our Nurse of the Month feature will shift to Clinician Spotlight! For our final Nurse of the Month, we chose Loida Leal – a beloved nurse described “always one step ahead.” Says her leadership, “No matter how high the stakes, she always stays grounded and never loses her compassion or clinical intuition. She […]
Meet our November Nurse of the Month: Erik Heirman
If you’ve worked with Erik Heirman, you know he is a nurse who “gives his whole heart” to his job and his patients, according to leadership. He talked to us about how he became a nurse and why he appreciates his team: “Just having that amount of competency and and teamwork available to us is […]
Meet our October Nurse of the Month: Joe Lliteras
Today we talk to a veteran nurse highly praised by his leadership. “Joe is always helping wherever we need it,” says nurse supervisor Katie Schindler. “If we are short an MSA, he will go up front and work the window; if the outpatient clinic is short, he will go over and help them if asked. […]
Meet our September Nurse of the Month: LA Verner!
This month, you’ll meet a nurse described as “an asset to her nursing care team.” According to colleague Denaeh Wemhoff, LA Verner is a rock star nurse who manages to make every shift a positive experience. “She is one I want on my squad in the trenches,” says Denaeh. “She brings her experience, sass, snacks, […]
Meet our August Nurse of the Month: Khyle Jackson
Meet Khyle Jackson, a dedicated and experienced nurse who’s described as “an integral part of our team. We can’t imagine working without him!” He talked to us about his entry into nursing and why he loves working in Indigenous health. Hi Khyle! So tell us – how did you get into nursing? It kinda […]
Meet our July Nurse of the Month: Kinsie Kruger
“Her commitment to patient advocacy is so impressive” – that’s what we’re told about Kinsie Kruger. She talked to us about her adventures in nursing and ranching, including her dramatic impetus for becoming a nurse. Hi Kinsie! How long have you been a nurse? I graduated with my LPN in 2019, and my RN […]
