Mobile Heartbeat Celebrates Fourth Annual National Nurses Week Recognition Program Honoring Exceptional Nurses Across Leading Health Systems

Mobile Heartbeat spotlights peer-nominated nurses across leading health systems recognized for advancing patient care, strengthening team communication, and exemplifying clinical leadership

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mobile Heartbeat, a proven leader in enterprise clinical communication and collaboration (CC&C), today announced the launch of its fourth annual National Nurses Week recognition program. This initiative highlights outstanding nurses across its customer community who are making a meaningful impact on patient care, care team collaboration, and clinical excellence.

“Nurses today are being asked to do more with less, managing rising patient acuity while navigating a growing number of technologies and interruptions,” said Dr. Annabaker Garber, RN, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer at Mobile Heartbeat. “We consistently hear about the cognitive burden and alert fatigue that can pull focus away from patient care. This campaign is about recognizing nurses who not only deliver exceptional care, but who help their teams cut through that complexity and keep patients at the center of everything they do.”

As healthcare organizations work to streamline communication and reduce unnecessary interruptions, there is growing emphasis on more intelligent, prioritized workflows and greater interoperability across systems. Nurses are at the center of this transformation, helping organizations adopt approaches that reduce friction, improve coordination, and ensure the right information reaches the right person at the right time.

The 2026 honorees represent a diverse group of clinical leaders and frontline caregivers who have been recognized both by Mobile Heartbeat and by colleagues within their respective health systems:

Ashley McAdams, RN, Informatics Nurse II, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Ashley is a driving force behind clinical informatics across the north central Pennsylvania region. Through hands-on training, frontline rounding, and proactive problem-solving, she helps care teams navigate complex workflows and improve day-to-day operations. From co-leading education initiatives to supporting go-live readiness and system enhancements, Ashley is known for breaking down complex workflows into simple, actionable steps ensuring clinicians are equipped to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Madison Carrara, BSN, RN, Senior IT Specialty Analyst in Nursing Informatics, Sentara Health

Madison has led a high-impact, nursing-driven digital transformation across her organization. She spearheaded the enterprise rollout of mobile communication technologies across 12 hospitals, helping streamline workflows and reduce friction at the bedside. By aligning technology with real-world nursing practice, Madison has enabled more efficient collaboration and a more connected, patient-centered care environment.

Miquette McMahon, RN, Firelands Regional Medical Center

Miquette exemplifies resilience, compassion, and purpose. Known for her deep empathy and commitment to patient advocacy, she brings both clinical expertise and human connection to every interaction. Beyond the bedside, Miquette is the founder of Teach Haiti, a nonprofit expanding access to education for hundreds of students. Her impact extends far beyond healthcare, reflecting a lifelong dedication to service and community.

HCA Healthcare Honorees

Mobile Heartbeat also recognizes three nurse leaders from HCA Healthcare whose work is advancing clinical communication, interoperability, and care coordination across complex health system environments.

• Seth Ard, MSN, RN, NI-BC, Director of Clinical Informatics, led the implementation of a cloud-native communication platform in a high-acuity hospital setting, enabling more efficient, real-time coordination across care teams and laying the groundwork for broader system adoption.
• Katiusca Conforme, MSN, RN, Director of Clinical Informatics brings more than two decades of nursing experience to her leadership in workflow optimization and technology adoption. She is a strong advocate for empowering clinicians to use technology to enhance patient safety and communication while also investing in professional development and community engagement.
• Sheryl Gillespie, MBA, BSN, RN, Director of Clinical Informatics has led initiatives in EHR optimization, clinical decision support, and data-driven care improvement. Grounded in her experience as a bedside nurse, she focuses on reducing barriers for clinicians and ensuring technology supports high-quality patient care.

Each honoree was nominated based on their demonstrated commitment to improving communication, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting their peers in high-pressure clinical environments. Their recognition reflects not only individual excellence but also the strength of the teams and organizations they represent.

Mobile Heartbeat’s cloud-native platform, Banyan, supports care teams by streamlining communication, reducing alarm fatigue, and enabling more coordinated, efficient care delivery, capabilities that are made impactful through the expertise and dedication of nurses like those recognized in this campaign.

Throughout National Nurses Week, Mobile Heartbeat will spotlight each honoree across its digital channels, sharing their stories and contributions to inspire the broader healthcare community.

About Mobile Heartbeat

Mobile Heartbeat leads enterprise clinical communication with the largest deployments, most patents, and unmatched customer success. Trusted by leading health systems nationwide including HCA Healthcare^® and Corewell Health East™, Mobile Heartbeat powers over 300,000 users and continues to reinvent enterprise mobility for healthcare.