Shelby Boone Named Good Samaritan Foundation Gold Medalist

Congratulations to Shelby Boone, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC, CPN, who has been named a Gold Medalist  by the Good Samaritan Foundation — one of just six nurses statewide selected from over 1,000 nominations.

Shelby leads the Advanced Practice Provider Program at Texas Children’s Cancer & Hematology Center, where she’s built a collaborative inpatient APP service line focused on mentorship, innovation, and care for children with cancer and blood disorders.

 Watch the video spotlighting Shelby’s leadership: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YuVZ5uR5zLg

In the video, Shelby Boone talks about how she draws on her own childhood cancer journey to bring hope to patients, holds tight to her love of clinical care even while leading a growing APP team, and channels that same compassion into mentoring the next generation of nurse practitioners. Also featured is Brandi M. Runnels, MS, MMS, PA-C, Associate Director of Inpatient APPs, who shares: “Shelby brings everyone to the table — and makes sure every voice is heard. That’s how real progress happens.”

We also celebrate the following 12 Bronze Medalists across our Cancer & Hematology Center (some pictured, bottom panel, as indicated), recognized for excellence in clinical care, education and leadership:

- Corina Coffman BSN, RN, BMTCN (pictured second from right)

- Samantha Forrest BSN, RN, BMTCN (pictured on far left)  

- Brande Gill APRN, MSN, CPNP-AC/PC (pictured second from left)

- Haley Lattal MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC

- Kathleen Magee DNP, RN, CPHON

- Madelyn Oakley APRN, MSN, CPNP-PC

- Trace Peery BSN, RN

- Khoi Pham BSN, RN, CPHON, BMTCN (pictured on far right)

- Allison Rogan RN, BSN, BMTCN, CPHON (pictured third from right)

- Jennifer Valverde RN, BSN (pictured fourth from right)

- Ivory White APRN, FNP-C (pictured in middle)

- Emily Yarbrough MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC

Also pictured in bottom panel are Jennifer Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Vice President, Cancer & Hematology Center, and Associate Chief Nurse Executive (third from left); and Shelby Boone (fourth from left).

 Presented annually by the Good Samaritan Foundation, the Excellence in Nursing Awards honor nurses who lead with skill, compassion, and dedication. Since 1951, the Foundation has strengthened the nursing workforce across Texas through scholarships, mentorship, and recognition programs. Learn more about Excellence in Nursing Awards: https://www.gsftx.org/excellence-in-nursing/

View Shelby Boone's TXCH profile here.