Jameszetta James is a seasoned professional in the healthcare field, bringing over two decades of expertise to her role as the nursing supervisor at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago. With a comprehensive background spanning various aspects of nursing—from ICU and case management to administrative functions—Jameszetta’s career is marked by a commitment to innovation and…
Gloria E. Barrera: A Journey of Passion and Leadership in Nursing
Gloria E. Barrera, MSN, RN, PEL-CSN, is a dedicated nursing leader and serves as the Secretary of the ANA-Illinois. Her story is a testament to the impact of personal experiences and the invaluable role of mentorship in shaping a fulfilling career in nursing. Through her journey, Gloria showcases a committed path for future generations of…
The Roundabout Way: Meet ANA-Illinois Board Member, Diana Ortega
Meet Diana Ortega, BSN RN at the Rush Oak Park Wound Care Clinic. As a first-generation Mexican American, Diana’s journey into nursing is a story of transformation, resilience, and the pursuit of a career that touches lives. Her recent enrollment in a master’s program is a step forward in her commitment to advancing her knowledge…
Leading with Heart: W. Zeh Wellington, DNP, RN, NE-BC, President Elect American Nurses Association (ANA) – Illinois
ANA-Illinois is excited to introduce the newly elected president of our organization, W. Zeh Wellington, DNP, RN, NE-BC. Dr. Zeh Wellington is a dedicated nurse leader and educator who is currently the Director of Surgical Services at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and an Adjunct Professor at Illinois College. In a…
Advocating for New Nurses: New Board Member Hannah Shufeldt
Hannah Shufeldt, DNP, MSHCM, RN, CNOR, is the first nursing leader to hold the inaugural New Nursing Graduate position on the ANA-Illinois Board of Directors. She is the nurse manager for the cardiovascular operating room in the Memorial Health System in Springfield, Illinois. “Right now, I work in an operating room. I’m the manager, and…
Meet Sam Davis, Jr., New ANA-Illinois Board Director
Sam Davis, Jr., MHA, RN, CNOR, is the new director of the ANA-Illinois Board of Directors. He was elected to a two-year term, beginning in 2023. Davis is Associate Vice President of Perioperative and Interventional Services at Rush University Medical Center. His responsibilities include ensuring his nursing team has the resources and support needed for…
ANA-Illinois Executive Director Susan Y. Swart Receives Prestigious 2022 Joan L. Shaver Outstanding Illinois Nurse Leader Award
On Friday, November 4, 2022, Dr. Susan Y. Swart, EdD, MS, RN, CAE, was awarded the 2022 Joan L. Shaver Outstanding Illinois Nurse Leader Award. Dr. Swart, Executive Director of ANA-Illinois, received the award at the 25th Annual Power of Nursing Leadership event hosted by the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Nursing at the Hilton…
Amanda Oliver: Making an Impact Through the National ANA Board
“I like to tell people—if you want to make impact on your profession, you can’t sit there and complain about it. You have to get yourself a seat at the table at some point. No one’s voice is unimportant.” Amanda Oliver is a registered nurse who’s been getting a seat at the table since her…
Elaine Hardy: Board Director & Community-Minded Educator
“I’ve been a nurse going on 22 years,” says Elaine Hardy, PhD, RN. “Anything I know I’m willing to share. If I’m the only one who knows it, what good does that do?” Hardy is an assistant professor at Illinois Wesleyan University and board director for ANA-Illinois. Her commitment to lifelong learning, to her students,…
Our Voice: Colleen Morley makes a case for patient advocacy and health literacy
Colleen Morley, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, ACM-RN, had a successful career in credit and finance before deciding to go back to nursing school. Two weeks after getting her associates’ degree, Morley began working at Mount Sinai Hospital, where she stayed until making a move to Little Company of Mary Hospital, continuing to work in…