CCRN Wall of Distinction Dedication Ceremony
Honoring CCRN board-certified ICU nurses and our journey toward
Beacon Gold
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 a.m.
VA Loma Linda Medical Center, ICU 2SE
All staff and leaders are welcome to attend.
Learn about CCRN
How Beacon recognizes ICU units for outcomes, work environment, and nursing workforce excellence.
What this wall represents
The CCRN Wall of Distinction is our ICU space to recognize nurses who have achieved board certification in critical care. Certification is a key Nursing Workforce indicator for Beacon and shows that our team is highly prepared, engaged, and committed to Veteran-centered care.
By dedicating this wall in the heart of the unit, we make meaningful recognition visible every day. It supports professional growth, reinforces pride in critical care practice, and sends a clear message to current and future staff that specialty expertise is valued and celebrated here.
This permanent recognition space demonstrates our investment in nursing excellence and professional development.
It creates a culture where advanced practice is the standard, and where every nurse can see a pathway to specialty certification and recognition.
"CCRN-certified nurses bring advanced judgment and calm in the sickest moments. This wall is our visible promise to Veterans that their care is in expert hands."
- Jordan Santos, ICU Nurse Manager
We are built for Beacon Gold
Our CCRN Wall of Distinction is one of the visible markers of our Beacon journey. It links professional certification, meaningful recognition, and strong patient outcomes in one story that lives where we work every day. This wall represents our commitment to excellence in critical care and our dedication to creating an environment where expertise is celebrated and sustained.
This recognition is directly aligned with the Beacon Nursing Workforce and Work Environment modules, which emphasize specialty certification, meaningful recognition, and visible leadership support.
Expert bedside practice
CCRN nurses lead high-acuity assessments, rapid decision-making, and evidence-based interventions for our sickest Veterans.
Healthy work environment
Public, specific recognition supports Meaningful Recognition and Authentic Leadership from the Healthy Work Environment standards.
Veteran-centered outcomes
Certified nurses help prevent complications, support reliable bundle use, and strengthen safety for Veterans and families.
Program agenda
Join us for a brief, focused ceremony in the ICU that highlights our CCRN nurses and what this wall means for our Beacon journey. This dedicated time brings together leadership, staff, and honored nurses to celebrate specialty certification and our shared commitment to excellence in critical care.
1
11:45 a.m.
Welcome and opening remarks
2
11:50 a.m.
Remarks from ICU and facility leadership
3
11:55 a.m.
Story of the CCRN Wall of Distinction
4
12:03 a.m.
Recognition of CCRN honorees
5
12:10 a.m.
Ribbon cutting and group photo
6
12:15 a.m.
Closing and light refreshments
CCRN at a glance, 2025
Certification and experience on ICU 2SE
These numbers tell the story of our commitment to specialty certification and nursing excellence. Each metric represents countless hours of study, years of bedside experience, and a shared dedication to providing the highest level of critical care to our Veterans.
18
CCRN certified ICU nurses
Board-certified critical care professionals serving Veterans.
20%
Of eligible ICU nurses with CCRN or PCCN
Our ICU team holds a growing proportion of CCRN or PCCN certifications.
286
Combined years of ICU experience
Collective expertise among CCRN honorees on our unit
12
ICU nurses in CCRN study group
Emerging cohort of ICU nurses actively preparing for CCRN.
CCRN leadership at the bedside
18
CCRN Certified ICU nurses in 2025
Our CCRN certified nurses anchor clinical decision making on ICU 2SE. They cover days, nights, weekends, and holidays, bringing advanced assessment skills, calm leadership in emergencies, and real-time mentoring for newer staff. Their presence at the bedside turns specialty knowledge into safer care and stronger teamwork for our Veterans.
Across shifts and roles, CCRN certified nurses provide a steady layer of expertise, coaching, and stability that supports the entire ICU team.
We deliver for Veterans, nurses, and our ICU team
The CCRN Wall of Distinction and our certification campaign represent our holistic approach to Beacon excellence. Every element of this work strengthens our nursing workforce, work environment, and patient outcomes simultaneously.
Nursing Workforce
The Wall of Distinction and CCRN campaign show how we invest in specialty certification, study support, and meaningful recognition. These practices help recruit, retain, and engage ICU nurses and align with the Beacon Nursing Workforce module.
By making certification visible and celebrated, we create pathways for every nurse to advance their practice and contribute to our culture of excellence.
Work Environment
Leaders are present at the ceremony, and recognition is public, specific, and tied to our values. This strengthens Meaningful Recognition, Authentic Leadership, and a healthy ICU work environment.
The wall itself serves as a daily reminder that expertise is valued here, and that leadership is committed to supporting professional growth at every level.
Patient Outcomes
CCRN nurses bring advanced assessment and clinical decision-making skills to the bedside. Their presence supports adherence to evidence-based bundles and safer ICU care for Veterans.
Research shows that specialty certification correlates with improved patient outcomes, reduced complications, and stronger safety cultures in critical care units.
On ICU 2SE, CCRN nurses have key roles in our CAUTI, CLABSI, and ventilator associated event prevention bundles, linking certification directly to safer care and unit level outcomes.+
Excellence in action
Our CCRN program encompasses more than recognition alone. We provide structured pathways, peer support, and protected resources to help every interested nurse achieve certification and maintain their expertise over time.
CCRN Wall of Distinction
Permanent recognition space in the ICU with 8x10 portraits, a central title panel, and room to grow as more nurses certify. The wall keeps our commitment to specialty practice visible every day.
CCRN study group
Peer-led study sessions, shared resources, and coaching from current CCRN nurses help colleagues prepare for the exam and stay on track with their goals.
Education days and support
Practice questions and courses make certification achievable. Leaders and educators partner to reduce barriers and celebrate each success.
ICU nurses interested in CCRN can contact the ICU educator or nurse manager to join the study group and receive individualized support.
Meet our CCRN honorees
Today we recognize the ICU nurses whose portraits are featured on the Wall of Distinction. Each honoree has met national standards for advanced knowledge in critical care and has shown sustained commitment to Veteran-centered care. Their dedication to excellence inspires colleagues and strengthens our entire unit.
CCRN honorees, December 2025
  • Jordan Santos, MSN RN CCRN PHN
  • Antora Majumder, BSN RN CCRN
  • Marius Jordan Agustin, BSN RN CCRN
  • Miguel Angel Alvarado, MSN RN CCRN PHN
  • Naomi Alvarado, BSN RN CCRN
  • Stephen Barrett, BSN RN CCRN
  • Marfil Caguin, MSN RN CCRN
  • Adam Dravis, BSN RN CCRN
  • Anthony Esquivel, BSN RN CCRN
  • Long Nguyen, BSN RN CCRN
  • Esther Onaleye, BSN RN PCCN CCRN
  • Maria Pastor, BSN RN CCRN
  • Cesar Piano, BSN RN CCRN
  • Kate Sanders, BSN RN CCRN
  • Lucy Saucier, BSN RN CCRN
  • Butch Tarongoy, MSN RN CCRN
  • Soosan Thankachan, BSN RN CCRN
  • Samuel Thomas, BSN RN CCRN

Additional CCRN certificants will be added here and on the wall as our team continues to grow.
Beacon Gold 2026 at a glance
The CCRN Wall of Distinction is one visible piece of our comprehensive Beacon Gold strategy. Every element of our work connects to the core domains that define excellence in critical care nursing and patient outcomes.
Nursing Workforce
Strong CCRN rates, structured support, and visible recognition of specialty expertise on ICU 2SE demonstrate our investment in professional development and nursing excellence.
Work Environment
Healthy Work Environment standards in action through meaningful recognition, leadership presence, and a culture of excellence that supports every team member.
Patient Outcomes
Certified nurses supporting safer care, bundle reliability, and improved ICU outcomes for Veterans and families through advanced clinical expertise.
Our Veterans
Everything we do on this wall and in this unit is for the Veterans and families we serve. Their trust drives our commitment to excellence.
Thank you for supporting CCRN excellence, professional growth, and a healthy ICU work environment. Every portrait on the Wall of Distinction represents hours of study, years of bedside experience, and a shared promise to provide the highest level of care to our Veterans.
Whether you already hold CCRN, are actively studying, or are just beginning to think about certification, you are part of this story and part of our Beacon Gold journey.
Together, we are building a culture where specialty expertise is the standard, where recognition is meaningful and visible, and where every Veteran receives care from nurses who represent the very best of critical care practice.
If you are considering CCRN, this is your invitation to take the next step.
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Last updated: December 2025