Champion Excellence Grant Program
The Champion Excellence grant program funds professional development opportunities for UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital team members seeking to further our mission, vision and FOCUS values.
Champion Excellence Grant Application
Fall 2018 Recipients
Amy Luchtenburg, ICU: $2,085
Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification
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Tanya Hildman, Surgery: $395
CNOR Certification Exam
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Tom Eachus, BHGMHC: $6,000
Brief Solution Focused Therapy Training
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Jena Burch & Jordan Cornwell: $1,000
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training for 3-Medical & Center for Pain Medicine
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Katelyn Turnis, Pediatrics: $4,035
Certified Lactation Counselor |
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Thea Kurtz, NICU & Outpatient OT: $3,000
Comprehensive Developmental Care in the Allen Hospital NICU: NOMAS Certification
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Tyler McCormack & Krush, Safety & Security: $900
Security K-9 Unit Support |
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Jordan Crosser, Oncology / Hematology: $416
Oncology Certified Nurse Certification |
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Lisa Sparks, Digestive Health: $1,050
SGNA Recertification for 3 Nurses |
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Jennifer Christiason, LGBTQ Clinic: $2,891.80
Mental Health Services Training for Gender Expansive and Transgender Clients |
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Wendy Smith, Best Practice: $3,100
Best Practice Team to Attend LEAN Healthcare Transformation Summit |
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Spring 2017 Recipients
Cheryl Mahoney (for all nursing departments): $8,124
New Nurse Residency Program
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Amber Dibben, Professional Development: $2,420.75
Preceptor Education Program
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Rachel DeWalle, Community Cancer Center: $2,375
8th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators
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Stephanie Scarborough, UnityPoint Clinic OBGYN – Waterloo & Cedar Falls: $2,250
Certified Lactation Counselor Training Program
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Sally Sherwood, Volunteer Services / Project SEARCH: $1,800
Project SEARCH Annual Conference
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Spring 2018 Recipients
Kim Mueller, Emergency Dept & Tyler Jensen, ICU:
$335 ea.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation
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Tom Eachus, Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center:
$5,200
Behavioral Health Consultant Training
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Emily Hazen, Surgery: $395
CNOR Certification Exam
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Cassie McBride, Emergency Dept: $4,191.60
ENA — Emergency Nursing Orientation 2.0
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Melanie Smith, 2-Heart: $1,050
The Ripple Effect: A Donate Life Conference |
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Andrea Johnson, Cardiopulmonary: $1,303
Stroke Certification Conference
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Michelle Heine, Infection Prevention: $250
Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology's Annual Conference
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Brent Rairdin, Spiritual Care: $2,602
Association of Professional Chaplains Annual Conference |
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Kristy Carmody, Allen Women's Health: $480
Postpartum Support International - Maternal Mental Health Webinar Series |
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Brooke Olson, Allen Women's Health: $2,845
Healthy Teen Network National Conference |
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Winter 2018 Recipients
Sam Deines & Kendra Richman, Organizational Development: $5,275
StrengthsFinder Assessments for all UnityPoint Health – Waterloo Leaders
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Chris Wiedman, Allen Hospital Outpatient Therapy: $1,322
Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification Program
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Julie Wehner, Spiritual Care: $1,630
The Spiritual Care Association's Chaplaincy Management Training Program
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Fall 2017 Recipients
Tom Eachus, Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health: $3,913,41
LGBTQ Mental Health Training
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Amanda Schara, EAP: $4,200
Critical Incident Stress Management Training
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Laura Woebbeking, Administration / Patient Experience: $1,400
Press Ganey Conference
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Suzanne Starbeck, Allen Birthing Center: $1,895
Foundation for Best Practice i n Lactation Care
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Beth Nichols, Inpatient Pharmacy: $3,750
ASHP Foundation - Advanced Pain Management and Palliative Care Traineeship |
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Warren Bell, Plant Operations: $,1608
Four-Hour Boiler Training Class
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Spring 2017 Recipients
Cheryl Mahoney (for all nursing departments): $8,124
New Nurse Residency Program
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Amber Dibben, Professional Development: $2,420.75
Preceptor Education Program
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Rachel DeWalle, Community Cancer Center: $2,375
8th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators
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Stephanie Scarborough, UnityPoint Clinic OBGYN – Waterloo & Cedar Falls: $2,250
Certified Lactation Counselor Training Program
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Sally Sherwood, Volunteer Services / Project SEARCH: $1,800
Project SEARCH Annual Conference
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