Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing

Sara Gideon, nurse practitioner, is a compassionate oncology nurse who supports patients with cancer, streamlines care and leads with dedication.

Amanda Snyder, a cancer survivor, became an oncology nurse to provide support she once lacked, now leading innovative therapies for patients.

Katherine has an exquisite instinct for understanding that there is a context to each patient’s diagnosis that is just as important to understand.

Christine Simonelli, B.S.N., RN, CCRC, OCN, is amazing, and goes out of her way to help patients and providers.

Kathleen Shuey, M.S., RN, SCON, ACNS-BC, listens and guides us in the right direction in caring for our oncology population.

Heather Patenaude, B.S.N., RN, displays the highest level of technical skills necessary to provide compassionate care to her patients.

Gayle S. Jameson, M.S.N, ACNP-BC, AOCN, is a trailblazer whose expertise and compassion have made a profound impact on oncology care.

Dr. Susan Rux, a respected nursing leader and researcher, empowers teams, mentors future leaders, and advances inclusive clinical research in kidney cancer.

Mary Anderson, B.S.N., RN, OCN, embodies the spirit of an Extraordinary Healer.

For the past 2 years, I have worked alongside Carmela Cuccurullo, NP.

This is a joint nomination by Camille Moses and Dr. Estelamari Rodriguez.

I would like to nominate Ashley Tullio, RN, for the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.

Everyone knows someone who has been affected by cancer.

It is with great pride and admiration that I nominate Diane Hudson, RN, OCN, for the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.

The nursing profession is home to countless extraordinary.

Reflecting upon my relationship with Jill over the past 25 years, I am in awe of all she has accomplished.

Mikela Pettigrew, B.S.N., RN, OCN,, exemplifies extraordinary compassion and dedication. Every day, she fulfills a promise she made as a young caregiver.

Kathleen Coughlin, although small in stature, is often referred to as the “Bulldozer.”

“Don’t aspire to make a living. Let’s aspire to make a difference in the Mandarin/Cantonese-speaking community.”

The journey that led to the creation of the Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing began with a simple, yet profound, observation.

The 2025 Extraordinary Healer® Award was presented during the 50th Annual Oncology Nursing Society Congress, recognizing oncology nursing professionals' dedication and impact.

A colleague wrote about a dedicated oncology nurse who excels in patient care, demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and consistently goes above and beyond to improve patient outcomes.

Jessica McDade, B.S.N., RN, OCN, explains how she helps make her patients’ experience “a little less daunting” during their hospital stay.

For patients with blood cancers, CAR-T cell therapy has been a “mind-blowing” advancement for treatment in the cancer space.

During this in-person event, over 500 attendees celebrated the remarkable efforts made by oncology nurses in the care of patients with cancer.

CURE® welcomed over 500 attendees in person and hundreds virtually during the hybrid Extraordinary Healer® event.

I felt her authenticity and her genuine care for me. I felt safe.