She has been the pioneer for the use of high-flow oxygen systems within the Children's Unit and the wider hospital, educating and instructing nursing staff in other units of its use.
The award for Registered Midwife of the Year went to Mandy Griffiths who was recognised for the way she conducted herself as a midwife both in her relationships with women and their families/whanau as well as with other medical staff.
"Mandy frequently undertakes the role of co-ordinating the maternity unit staffing.
"As the perinatal and maternal mortality review committee coordinator for Lakes DHB, she helps ensure women and their family/whanau who have experienced a stillbirth or neonatal death receive the specialised care that they deserve," her citation said.
Other award winners:
Cathy Cooney Nursing/Midwifery Leadership Award: Kharen Ortega.
Best Nursing/Midwifery Innovation: Whare Whakaue Registered Nurse Practice Model of Care.
Best Maori Development Award: Fiona Lafferty of Taupo.
New Graduate of the Year 2013: Kiri Manuel.
Health Care Assistant of the Year: Jo Jo Inia.
Outstanding Hand Hygiene Performance: The Renal Unit.