Lofland Park’s DON Named Top NADONA Nurse Leader
June 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Beverly Gray-Mears, Genesis Lofland Park DON (on left) accepts the Northeast Nurse Leader of the Year award from NADONA President Robin Arnicar, RN, FACDONA, IP-BAC.
๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐-๐ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐, Senior DON atย Lofland Park Center, has been named the ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ก๐๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฑ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ (NADONA/LTC) Nurse Leader of the Year for the Northeast.
This prestigious award honors nurse leaders who go above and beyondโmentoring their teams, inspiring excellence, and making a lasting difference in the lives of residents and their families.
“I’m truly honored to receive the Nurse Leader Awardโthis recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and resilience of the incredible nurses I’ve had the privilege to lead and work alongside,” said Beverly. “Positive, supportive leadership builds a stronger community, and this award inspires me to continue fostering a culture of collaboration, open communication, and continuous growth.”
“Beverly is an exceptional nurse leader serving Delaware’s skilled nursing residents,” said Cheryl Heiks, DHCFA Executive Director. “Our association and the state’s entire long term care community is proud of her achievement.”
“Beverly’s passion for nursing shines through in her compassion, innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Genesis Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Julie Britton. “She consistently goes above and beyond to advocate for her residents and support her team, making a lasting impact every single day.”

