Southern NH Medical Center Nurse Jasmine Sylvester Receives Clint Jones NH Nursing Award 

Jasmine Sylvester, RN, of Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has been named the recipient of the 2026 Clint Jones NH Nursing Award, recognizing her compassionate patient care, leadership, and commitment to advancing the nursing profession. 

Jasmine was first presented with the award on May 7, 2026, during Southern New Hampshire Health’s 5th Annual Nursing Excellence Awards. Presenters included Peter Ames, Executive Director of the Foundation for Healthy Communities, along with Leslie Glines-Jones and Matthew Jones, the wife and son of Clint Jones, the award’s namesake. She was further recognized at the New Hampshire Hospital Association (NHHA) and Foundation for Healthy Communities 2026 Annual Meeting, held October 18–20. 

Honoring Excellence in Nursing 

The Clint Jones NH Nursing Award honors the former director of the New Hampshire Nursing Workforce Partnership, a prior initiative of the Foundation for Healthy Communities. Jones was a passionate advocate for strengthening the nursing profession and inspiring others to pursue nursing careers. The award recognizes a New Hampshire registered nurse who demonstrates compassionate, high-quality care, and an unwavering commitment to the profession. 

A Rising Leader in Patient Care 

Since graduating from Rivier University in 2023 and beginning her nursing career in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Jasmine has distinguished herself as a patient advocate, mentor, and innovator. 

As a member of the hospital’s Research and Evidence-Based Practice Committee, she identified an opportunity to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting. She researched potential solutions and collaborated with colleagues, surgical providers, and anesthesia providers to improve patient outcomes and reduce complications. 

Her clinical judgment and patient advocacy have also made a difference during critical situations. In one instance, she recognized serious respiratory complications in a patient recovering from surgery and advocated for additional testing and observation rather than discharge. In another, she identified a dangerous heart rhythm in a postsurgical patient and coordinated care that led to a safe transfer to intensive care. 

Beyond direct patient care, Jasmine serves as a unit-based practice co-chair, Magnet Champion, mentor, preceptor, and charge nurse. Her colleagues describe her as someone who leads by example, encourages professional growth, and generously shares her knowledge. 

Jasmine's dedication to her patients, support for her colleagues, and commitment to improving nursing practice embody the spirit of the Clint Jones NH Nursing Award.