[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 55 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING REGISTERED NURSE KRYSTLE M. O'SHAUGHNESSY FOR RECEIVING THE 
              SECRETARY'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NURSING

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 27, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Registered 
Nurse Krystle M. O'Shaughnessy for receiving the Secretary's Award for 
Excellence in Nursing. Every year since 1984, the Department of 
Veterans Affairs has awarded several outstanding individuals with this 
great honor. These individuals are directors, nursing executives, 
registered nurses, licensed practical or vocational nurses, and nursing 
assistants, all actively involved in patient care. They are nominated 
by their peers and go through a rigorous review process.
  This year, one of the awardees is New Hampshire's very own Krystle M. 
O'Shaughnessy. In her role as an LPN, Krystle served as the first point 
of contact for Veterans participating in the Home Telehealth program. 
This program has become well known in the Veteran community for its 
patient-driven care, health education, and effective management of 
patient diseases. During staff shortages at the VAMC, Krystle took on 
the extra job of managing telehealth compliance, ensuring that all 
Veterans were seen on time and taken care of, including COVID patients 
who needed close monitoring.
  I look forward to seeing all that Krystle and the Manchester VAMC 
accomplish in the years to come. I am confident that the Veterans of 
Manchester, and all of New Hampshire, will continue to benefit from 
Krystle's hard work. On behalf of the constituents of New Hampshire's 
First Congressional District, I commend Krystle for receiving this high 
honor, and I commend her fellow staff for making the Manchester VAMC a 
reliable and trusted health care partner for NH Veterans. I wish her 
all the best in her future endeavors.

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