Meet Megan Gossen, our April Nurse of the Month!
Our April Nurse of the Month is an experienced nurse described as “so responsive to patient needs and excellent at solving our challenges.” Megan Gossen has cared for patients all over the country – but now calls South Dakota home. “I never wanted to go back to the same hospital more than once,” she says. […]
Meet our March Nurse of the Month: Nancy Wade
Our March Nurse of the Month is Nancy Wade, whose teammates call her one of the most compassionate and most fun nurses to work with. “Nancy’s kindness is evident as soon as you work with her,” says a fellow nurse. “She knows how to build that bridge of trust with patients. I always love working […]
Meet our February Nurse of the Month: Clayton Yocham
Clayton Yocham is a one-of-a-kind nurse. A born adventurer praised for his calm and intelligent presence, Clayton has been described as “the kind of nurse you want to work with, a real team player” and “a truly gifted nurse.” We talked to him about his journey into nursing on Indigenous lands. Hi Clayton! I know […]
Meet Our January Nurse of the Month: Ken Vander Molen, RN
To kick off 2025, we’re profiling Ken Vander Molen. Ken is a former officer in the Army Nurse Corps, where he did two combat tours to Afghanistan working in Civil Affairs. He earned two bronze stars and a combat action badge. We saw that same courage here at Tribal Health when Ken helped launch our […]
Meet Nick Viazanko, Our December Nurse of the Month
Nick Viazanko hasn’t been with Tribal Health long, but he’s already won the hearts of our team. Says Zoe Sanabria, RN, “Nick exemplifies what it means to be a dedicated and passionate nurse. His unwavering positivity and enthusiasm inspire me; his persistence and commitment to excellence ensure that he consistently goes above and beyond in […]
Meet our October Nurse of the Month: David Means
Meet David Means (Oglala Lakota), a nurse who brings deep insight and a great sense of humor to his job in the ED. According to Keith Chisamore, “David has been a great addition to the ED in Pine Ridge. Not only does he bring hometown knowledge but also he has Big City Level 1 trauma […]
