14 UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Nurses Recognized as 2025 ‘Outstanding Iowa Nurses’
Des Moines is honored to recognize 14 nurses practicing at our UnityPoint Health – Des Moines facilities and affiliates across central Iowa who have been selected as 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. This prestigious award annually recognizes nurses for their outstanding contributions to their patients, team members 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.”
Honorees include:
Anne Erickson, RN – Stroke/Neurology
Brandi Rinehart, RN – Adult Behavioral Health
Cami Wright, BSN, RN, CPEN, CAVRN – Virtual Nursing
Cathy Mueller, BSN, RN – Radiation Oncology
Inna Reus, RN – General Surgery
Bella Mujeeb, RN – Pediatric Mental Health
Jami Malone, BSN, RN – Stroke/Neurology
Jasmine Farver, RN – Pediatrics
Maddie Gates, BSN, RN – Clinical Education-Behavioral Health
Nicole Myers, BSN, RN – Cardiology
Peyton Daugherty, RN – General Surgery
Raedean Vandenover, BSN, RN – Care Coordination
Savanah McDermott, BSN, RN – Perinatal
Terry Neal, MSN, RN, CPEN – Clinical Professional Development
“I am thrilled to see these UPH-DM nurses bestowed the honor of being named a 2025 Great Iowa Nurse,” said UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Chief Nursing Officer Denise Cundy. “Beyond providing exceptional care for patients, they advance professional nursing practice by examining evidence, and by using technology, innovation and process improvement methodologies. We are extremely proud of them!”
Great Iowa Nurses annually accepts nominations for Iowa-licensed nurses who have made a significant contribution to the profession. The 2025 award recipients will be honored during a virtual recognition ceremony this spring. For more information, visit greatiowanurses.org.