October 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Elizabeth Inderbitzen, RN
“Nurse Liz is an extraordinary medical professional with remarkable experience which shows throughout her compassionate care demonstrated for my wife […]
Memorial announces The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®.
This international program was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Nurses may be nominated by patients or their families who want to express their gratitude and to recognize them for the extraordinary skillful and compassionate care they gave. Award recipients receive an “Extraordinary Nurse” certificate, “A Healer’s Touch” sculpture, and a DAISY Award pin.
For more information on this award, call Rebecca Anderson at (228) 865-3364.
September 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Kelli Pique, RN
“I have had a few experiences with Kelli, they were always the same. She has been the nurse for all […]
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 […]
July 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Briana Cuevas, RN
“Briana went out of her way to care for me for four days while I was in ICU for a […]
June 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Jack Langlinais, RN
“Jack was one of the nurses who cared for me when I was hospitalized in late April into early May. […]
May 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Kirbee Lawson, RN
“My Dad was my best friend and one of the most important people in my life. So when my Dad […]
April 2024 Daisy Award Honoree – Colin Steenkamp, RN
“My mom was a patient for 18 days in the ICU, and she passed away on 2/7/2024. When my mom […]
March Daisy Award Honoree – Julie Butler, RN
“My nurse that I’m nominating I’ve had the privilege to be cared for on two separate occasions. The first time, […]
February Daisy Award Honorees – Jenna Spiers, RN, and Shelby Littleton, RN
This month was unique because we celebrated two Daisy Award Honorees at Memorial! Learn more about each honoree below. Jenna […]
January Daisy Award Honoree – Stacy Parker, RN
“I met this nurse when she came to get me from the waiting room, we had brought my 75-year-old mother-in-law […]
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Honors Extraordinary Nurse
GULFPORT, Miss.—Memorial Hospital at Gulfport has named Colin Steenkamp, RN, ICU, as the DAISY Award honoree on July 2. Colin was presented The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the exceptional compassion and skill he displayed to his patient Michael (Mick) Petras. Colin was nominated by Michael’s wife, Diane. The program was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of tha…
Memorial Hospital Names First DAISY Award Recipient
GULFPORT, Miss.—Memorial Hospital at Gulfport has named Amy Wade, RN, Medical/Surgical, as the first DAISY Award honoree on June 6. Amy was presented The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the exceptional compassion and skill she displayed to her patient, who nominated her. We are thankful for the compassionate care Amy and our other nominees provide our patients every day