An ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital nurse is among the 13 ECU Health nurses to be named to this year’s class of the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina.

Elizabeth “Ann” Brabble, is a staff nurse III in the Ambulatory Surgical Unit and Endoscopy Department at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital. 

She has worked at ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital for five years and previously worked at ECU Health Bertie Hospital for 22 years. 

She received her associate degree in nursing from Roanoke-Chowan Community College and has been a registered nurse for 37 years. She also has a specialty certification in Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse. 

Brabble serves as a unit educator, safety coach and clinical coach for the Ambulatory Surgical Unit Department. She is also cross trained to work in the Outpatient Clinic, Patient Testing and Chemotherapy.

The recipients are recognized for their outstanding professional ability and contributions to improving health care services in their communities. 

“I admire, and I am so proud of our ECU Health nurses who have dedicated their careers to caring for others and serving our region,” said Trish Baise, chief nursing executive, ECU Health. “We congratulate the amazing nurses of ECU Health for receiving the once-in-a-lifetime honor of being part of the Great 100. Thank you to this year’s honorees and to each and every member of the ECU Health nursing team who exemplify our mission and an unwavering commitment to excellent, compassionate care every day.”

Since 1989, The North Carolina Great 100 has recognized and honored nurses around the state for their commitment to excellence and to promote a positive image of the nursing profession. Each year, the Great 100 Nurses of North Carolina Board of Directors asks patients, health care workers, friends and family members to nominate an outstanding nurse practicing in North Carolina. Thousands of nominations are reviewed, and 100 nurses are selected and honored at a statewide gala in October.

The other honorees are: 

Dana Byrum, the vice president of Patient Care Services for ECU Health Bertie and ECU Health Chowan hospitals. 

She received her associate degree in nursing from Roanoke-Chowan Community College. She received her bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in nursing from East Carolina University. 

She joined ECU Health Chowan Hospital in 1996 and began her nursing career there in 2000. She has obtained specialty certification in ambulatory care nursing. Dana is a member of several nursing and leadership organizations including the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

Lindsay Caddell is a staff nurse III in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 

She has worked in the ECU Health Medical Center NICU for eight years where she started her career as a new graduate nurse. 

Elaine Henry is the manager of Children's Surgical Subspecialists at ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital. She has worked at Maynard Children’s Hospital for 27 years with experiences as a staff nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and a Quality Nurse Specialist for Women's & Children's division. 

Donnie Johnson is a professional development specialist-nursing who works with the Emergency Services Division. He has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for 14 years. Jennifer Kendrick has been the Perinatal Outreach Coordinator for ECU Health since 2018. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from University of Western Ontario in Canada before moving to North Carolina to begin her career in women's health.  Katie Knowles, MSN, RN, CNL

Katie Knowles is a quality nurse specialist III and has served her community at ECU Health Duplin Hospital for 10 years. 

Kimberly Lupton is an assistant nurse manager for Central Staffing Nursing Assistants at ECU Health, adjunct Instructor for Pitt Community College and health service coordinator for Spring Arbor Assisted Living. She has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for 11 years and as a nurse for 37 years. 

Emily Nock is a staff nurse III on the Neuroscience Intermediate Unit at ECU Health Medical Center. She has been with ECU Health Medical Center for nine years, serving as an RN on 3 North for seven of those. 

Chelsey “Alex” Owens is a staff nurse III in the Neuroscience Intermediate Unit. She has worked at ECU Health Medical Center for seven years. 

Rhiannon Stallings is the Perinatal Nurse Navigator for ECU Health Medical Center. She works with high-risk pregnant patients throughout the region to ensure they have appropriate consultations and follow-up during pregnancy, and also provides patient and team member education. 

Jenny Wester is an assistant nurse manager on Pediatrics at ECU Health Maynard Children's Hospital. She has worked in pediatrics for 25 years.  

Kiera Slade is a travel nurse who previously worked on the Cardiovascular Intermediate Unit at ECU Health Medical Center.