CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — UnityPoint Health is recognizing 38 nurses across its Iowa facilities and affiliates who were selected as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses, an annual honor celebrating outstanding contributions to patients, colleagues and the nursing profession.
“I’m incredibly proud of our nurse honorees and I’m truly grateful for the positive impact they’ve made on the lives of others,” said UnityPoint Health Chief Nursing Officer Sarah Brown. “They go above and beyond every day, providing the care experience we want our own loved ones to receive.”
This year’s list includes a record 21 nurses from UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids:
- Kristy Algarin, Clinical Application Specialist, Nursing Services
- Harper Bean, Magnet Program Manager, Staff Development
- Deb Bemer, Night Resource Nurse, Staff Development
- Megan Bogard, RN, 6W
- Angela Carlile, APN, Staff Development
- Tracey Chesmore, RN, Palliative Care
- Elizabeth Chipera, Supervisor, OR
- Connie Dietiker, Care Coordinator, Nassif Community Cancer Center
- Tammy Dietrich, RN, Wound Care
- Tina Eden, Virginia Gay Hospital
- Holly Flynn, Neonatal Outreach Coordinator, Women and Children’s Health
- Brittney Langston, Night Resource Nurse, Staff Development
- Cindy Lampe, Care Coordinator, Inpatient Rehab
- Michelle Luntadila, Supervisor, 4C
- Kathryn Moltzan, Manager, ICU
- Jennie Montgomery, APN, NICU
- Kristin Moore, RN, 6W
- Janice (Jan) Mussell, House Supervisor, Nursing Services
- Cathy Penn, RN, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
“Having 21 nurses recognized this year, which is a record for UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids is an incredible honor,” said Kristin McVay, chief nursing officer for UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids. “Their commitment to excellence and deep compassion for those we serve make a profound impact on our patients, families and team members. Our community is better because of them.”…