Two Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital Nurses Named Baltimore magazine Top Nurses

BALTIMORE, MD (April 21) - Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (MWPH) celebrates two “Top Nurses” recognized by Baltimore magazine in its 2025 Excellence in Nursing awards.

MWPH nurses being honored are:

Samantha Amedore, RN

Amanda Morris, MSN, RN, CPN

“As the newest executive member at MWPH, I have been so fortunate to witness the extraordinary care provided to our patients and our families on a daily basis,” said Jacqueline Newton, RN, MSN, CPEN, NE-BC, MWPH’s Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of Patient Care Services. “With great pride and admiration, we are thrilled to see both Amanda and Samantha recognized by their peers for this prestigious honor. They are both boundlessly compassionate, caring, and committed to being the outstanding nurses that they are in their daily practice. Congratulations Amanda and Samantha!”

Hundreds of nurse nominations were submitted and, of those, 158 were chosen in 43 nursing specialties as the best in the region.

The nurses will be celebrated on May 13 at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre and are featured in Baltimore magazine's May issue.

About Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital has provided more than 100 years of family-focused, integrated care to children with serious, chronic, or complex medical needs. MWPH was founded in 1922 by Hortense Kahn Eliasberg who sought to open a home where children could safely recover from illness and surgery. Today, the hospital treats over 9,000 patients each year, helping them to heal, grow, and learn the skills that lead to happier, more independent lives. The 102-bed hospital is a jointly owned affiliate of the University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine with locations in Baltimore City, Prince George’s County, Harford County, via Telehealth, and in the community. For more information, please visit mwph.org.

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