Honoring Excellence at Every Level of Care

Each year, Valley Children’s recognizes nurses whose skill, leadership and compassion elevate the care experience for patients and families across the Central Valley. The 2025 Nursing Excellence Award recipients reflect what is possible when clinical expertise, innovation and advocacy come together with purpose. Winners included:

Bailey Rodriguez
BSN, RN, CPN
Excellence in Transformational Leadership

Dr. Karla Au Yeung
The Friend of Nursing Award

Jenna Kuipers
MSN, RN, PPCNP-BC
Excellence in Structural Empowerment

Adriana Nole
BSN, RN
Excellence in New Knowledge, Innovation and Improvement

Jenna Halliday
BSN, RN, RN III
Excellence in Exemplary Professional Practice

Vascular Access team
Team Excellence Award