August 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Summer Owens, RN

“My father is a cancer patient, but not one on his last leg. He came in because he was aspirating on his blood. Summer fought hard to get doctors to notice after his failed PEG surgery that his stomach was full of blood. My dad was very poor in weight, so she noticed the slight difference and was very hands-on in getting him help and fighting for him acting as his voice. Summer is very detailed in explaining processes and keeping the family comfortable but especially the patient. My dad loves and adores Summer very much. He trusts her completely. She is very well mannered. She has shown us how amazing people are and how important a nurse is. Seemingly more so can be more important than doctors. We as a family unit cannot show the level of gratitude for her but her getting this award is much well deserved and can be a way to thank her for all she’s done for anybody she has helped! She gave my dad hope. I believe that’s the key for patients. Summer has been selfless and diligent in making sure my dad survived this. I’ve never seen someone so selfless! That I can never say thank you enough. I hope you consider Summer Owen for this award, and we thank you for an opportunity to thank her this way!”      

Thank you for the exceptional care you provide our community, Summer!

In addition, several team members received nominations in August:

• Shannon Beiter, RN – ER 
• Ed Chance, RN – ER          
• Autumn Seymour, RN – NICU**    
• Angela  McClelland, RN – L/D        
• Maesyn Cuevas, RN – L/D****
• Carissa Eldridge, RN –  L/D**     
• Marlo Griffin, RN – L/D        
• Alexis Foley, RN – L/D******      
• Erin Wetzel, RN – L/D****        
• Alyssa Rogers, RN – M/B      
• Angela  McClelland, RN – M/B**
• Payton Dedeaux, RN – 4AB       
• Ashely Ladner, RN – 4AB********       
• Megan Mckay, RN – 4CD       
• Alisa Parker, RN – Cardiac OBSV 5th            
• Stephanie Toler, RN – Cardiac OBSV 5th**
• Lynn  Bourdin, RN – Cardiac OBSV 5th******            
• Maria Shiyou, RN – 5 ABD**  
• Aaron Dedeaux, RN – 6 ABD   
• Annah Clay, RN – 7th****        
• Sarah Lane, RN – 7th***
• Brittany Lansdon, RN – 7th**        
• Brent Johnson, RN – 7th****        
• Zena Bishop, RN – 7th*******    
• Lidia Castillo, RN – 7th**
• Roger Hargrove, RN – Stone County    

* Indicates the number of times the nurse has been nominated for the Daisy Award.

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