Kendra Coles, DNP, RNC, EFM, NEA-BC, Nursing Director at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, has been recognized with the She BUILDS Award by Leading Ladies of Integrity, Inc. for her dedication to serving others as both a nurse and community leader. Through her work, Kendra consistently demonstrates our core values, advocating for vulnerable patients, strengthening community connections, and leading with integrity. Kendra was also recognized with an Executive Citation from Anne Arundel County. This honor reflects the vital role nurse leaders play in advancing patient-centered care and driving meaningful change across our communities. Please join us in congratulating Kendra on this well-deserved recognition.
University of Maryland Medical System
Hospitals and Health Care
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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has evolved into a multi-hospital system with academic, community and specialty service missions reaching every part of the state and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. It also has one of the world's largest kidney transplant programs, as well as scores of other programs that improve the physical and mental health of thousands of people daily. The hospitals and health systems that comprise UMMS are: University of Maryland Medical Center University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus UM Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center UM Capital Region Health UM Charles Regional Medical Center UM St. Joseph Medical Center UM Upper Chesapeake Health UM Shore Regional Health Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital UM Community Medical Group
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- Hospitals and Health Care
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Baltimore, MD
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- Trauma, Cardiac Care, Cancer Care, Neurocare, Physical Rehabilitation, Women's and Children's Health, Transplant, and critical care
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“I feel happy coming to work because of the culture and the diversity of the team.” After his father became sick, Dennis realized he wanted a career where he could care for others in a more meaningful way. He transitioned from accounting to healthcare, started his career as a patient care tech, and continued advancing his education every step of the way — earning his bachelor’s in nursing, completing his master’s degree, and now pursuing his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. We’re proud to support team members like Dennis as they continue growing into the next generation of nursing leaders. Explore nursing careers at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health: https://lnkd.in/e_d_vjZm #NursingCareers #UnstoppableYou
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In a sea of Shock Trauma pink, look for the man in blue scrubs and red shoes. That is Drew Jordre, physical therapist at the University of Maryland Medical Center, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, and those red shoes have become something of a legend. Patients know them. Team members know them. And anyone who has worked with Drew knows that what sets him apart goes far beyond his footwear. Drew gets on eye level with his patients. He remembers their progress. He listens, and not just clinically. He helps people see the big picture when everything feels impossible, and he makes them feel genuinely heard, seen, and cared for in the process. He attends conferences alongside our nursing team and the Brain Injury Association of Maryland to keep sharpening his craft. In his personal time, he plays community wheelchair basketball. And when patients return for outpatient visits, they come back looking for Drew specifically, to show him how far they have come. That is the kind of impact that does not show up in a chart. We are grateful for the man in red shoes. Thank you, Drew. #ShockTrauma #PhysicalTherapy #HealthcareHeroes #ProudToServe
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"Victor saved my life." That's how the patient's thank-you message began. And it's why Victor Olekanma, RN, was honored with a DAISY Award for the quick thinking, clinical skill, and calm leadership he showed while helping resuscitate a patient during cardiac arrest in the UM Charles Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. In his own words: "I'm sending my deepest gratitude to Victor, Melissa, and the entire ER team at UM Charles, who provided medical support during my cardiac arrest. Victor was very attentive, caring, and polite. My sincerest gratitude." Resuscitating a patient takes skill, teamwork, urgency, and heart. Victor brought all four. Congratulations, Victor. Well-deserved. 🌼
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Congratulations to our 2026 Health Care Heroes, as recognized by The Daily Record. We appreciate your contributions, which have positively impacted the health of communities throughout Maryland. That's a better state of care. #ABetterStateOfCare #HealthCareHeroes #MarylandHealth #HealthCareExcellence
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Behind every successful recovery is a team you can trust. Meet Sweekriti, a dedicated clinical nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at University of Maryland Medical Center. From the moment patients arrive after surgery, she plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, compassionate, and seamless recovery. Her work reflects the precision, collaboration, and clinical excellence that define the culture of care teams across the system. If you're looking to grow your nursing career in a high-impact, team-driven environment, there’s a place for you here. Apply today: https://lnkd.in/ekiGkFF5 [Audio description: 0:02 — Text on screen: "Sweekriti, Clinical Nurse." 1:02 — University of Maryland Medical System logo. Tagline: "A better state of care."] #UMMSCareers #PACUNurse #UnstoppableYou
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At the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, there are so many shining stars caring for this community. To our team members, we want you to know that you're all shining stars, no matter who you are. Happy Hospital Week! [Audio description: 0:01 — Text on screen: "Shining Stars, Spotted in Harford County." 0:03 — Text fades. Background music plays throughout. B-roll footage of healthcare workers — including nurses, physicians, and support staff — performing their roles across UM Upper Chesapeake Health. 0:51 — Text on screen: "At the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, there are so many shining stars caring for this community." 1:00 — University of Maryland Medical System logo. Tagline: "A better state of care."] #HospitalWeek #HealthcareHeroes
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Hospital Week is one week. The work never stops. To every team member across our system, from the nurses and physicians to the environmental services staff, schedulers, lab technicians, security officers, and everyone in between, thank you. Health care runs because of all of you, and that deserves celebration. Happy Hospital Week to the best teams in the business. #HospitalWeek #HealthcareHeroes #ProudToServe #TeamworkInHealthcare #ThankYou
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Healing is not just clinical. Sometimes it is creative. UM Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute recently unveiled a permanent mural shaped by the hands and stories of the people who know healing best: our patients and team members. Under the guidance of community artists Jaz Erenberg and Blue Robin, participants explored their healing journeys through color and texture across a series of workshops, and their individual artwork came together to form something lasting. This mural is more than art on a wall. It is proof that recovery has many forms, and every journey deserves to be seen. #ArtAndHealing #CommunityArt
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