Nineteen ECU Health nurses, including the interim president of ECU North, have been named part of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina by the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors.
The recipients are recognized for their professional ability and contributions to improving health care services in their communities.
“ECU Health nurses have devoted their careers to caring for others and serving our community with exceptional dedication,” said Trish Baise, chief nursing executive, ECU Health. “I am so proud of the amazing nurses recognized by the Great 100. Thank you to this year's honorees and to every member of the ECU Health nursing team. Your commitment to delivering excellent, compassionate care each day exemplifies our mission and makes a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Since 1989, The North Carolina Great 100 has recognized and honored nurses around the state for their commitment to excellence and to promote a positive image of the nursing profession. Each year, the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors asks patients, health care workers, friends and family members to nominate an outstanding nurse practicing in North Carolina. Thousands of nominations are reviewed, and 100 nurses are selected and honored at a statewide gala.
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The ECU Health nurses chosen as Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina in 2024 are:
Dennis Campbell II
Campbell joined ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in December 2020 as vice president of Patient Care Services. He was named president in September 2023 after serving as interim president since February of that year. Dennis also serves as the interim president at ECU Health North Hospital, a position he has held since August.
Dennis began his health care journey as an intensive care registered nurse in 2004. Over the course of a progressive career, he has matriculated to the C-suite while gaining experience in a variety of senior leadership and executive roles in nursing, quality, operations and compliance in North Carolina and Georgia.
“Dennis is a highly visible and collaborative leader skilled at navigating complex health systems to solve problems and execute strategic plans to deliver desired outcomes,” ECU Health said. “He is a relationship builder who understands the value of relationships in developing strategies to promote health and wellness in the communities served. Dennis holds an associate and bachelor’s degree in nursing, a master’s degree in management and a doctorate degree in health care administration.”
Kimberly Askew
Askew is a staff nurse III at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital. She began her journey at the hospital 19 years ago as a certified nursing assistant.
It was her dream to be a labor and delivery nurse like her mother, who has served as a great inspiration for her.
In her 15 years of nursing, she has served as a charge nurse, preceptor, childbirth educator, unit educator and an Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics instructor.
During her years in labor and delivery, she helped the hospital achieve its 4 Star Breastfeeding Friendly designation.
Since transitioning to perioperative services, Kimberly has found enjoyment in creating a safe and comfortable environment for those who choose or require surgical services.
Kayla E. Anderson
Anderson is an education coordinator at the Center for Learning and Performance at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center.
Gina Coldwell
Coldwell is a staff nurse II on the Neuroscience Intermediate Unit at ECU Health Medical Center.
Katie Elliott
Elliott is a staff nurse IV in the Radiation Oncology Clinic at ECU Health Medical Center and has been with the hospital for 15 years.
Alex Gilbert
Gilbert is a staff nurse III in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit . Alex has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for seven years and has spent time between the SICU and ECU Health EastCare as a flight nurse.
Rebecca Hagee
Hagee is a staff nurse III in the Surgical Oncology Clinic at ECU Health Cancer Center. Rebecca has worked for ECU Health Medical Center for six years.
Brittany Harriett
Harriett is the assistant nurse manager on the Medical Unit at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. She was the recipient of the 2022 Juanita Jackson award and a nominee for the 2024 Susan Gerard Excellence in Leadership award. She has worked with ECU Health for nine years.
Tracy Hobbs
Hobbs is an assistant manager for the 3 East Hospitalist Unit at ECU Health Medical Center. She has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for the duration of her 27-year career.
Kathryn Jarvis
Jarvis is the senior director for Children's Services at Maynard Children's Hospital. She has been a nurse at ECU Health Medical Center for 12 years with experience in pediatrics, nursing education and nursing leadership.
Jennifer Lewis
Lewis is the outreach coordinator for ECU Health Medical Center Cancer Care. Jennifer has practiced nursing for 27 of the 32 years she has worked for ECU Health.
Jessica Noble
Noble is a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in maternal health. She currently serves as the perinatal nurse champion and navigator for ECU Health, advocating for equitable perinatal care in eastern North Carolina.
Amber Oakes
Oakes is a staff nurse IV in the Gynecologic Oncology Clinic at ECU Health Medical Center. Amber has worked at ECU Health for 14 years.
Lou Ann Proctor
Proctor is a staff nurse IV in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at ECU Health Medical Center and has been a nurse for 35 years.
Deborah Rice
Rice is a staff nurse III in the Palliative Care Unit at ECU Health Medical Center. She has worked for ECU Health for more than four years.
Elizabeth Seawell
Seawell is the manager of the ECU Health Medical Center Trauma Program. Elizabeth has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for 16 years with experiences as a surgical/trauma staff nurse and professional development specialist.
Myra Barnes Thompson
Thompson is the nurse manager of the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Program at ECU Health Medical Center. Myra has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for 17 years.
Virginia C. Tripp
Tripp practices as a professional development specialist in the Center for Learning and Performance at ECU Health Medical Center. Ginny has been a registered nurse for 30 years and has served at ECU Health Medical Center for the past 15 years.
Kelly Trout
Trout is a staff nurse III in the Medical Oncology Unit at ECU Health Medical Center. She has been a nurse in Medical Oncology for 15 years and has obtained specialty certification as an oncology certified nurse.
