Samaritan’s May DAISY and BEE Award recipients

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its May 2024 DAISY and BEE Award recipients.

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care, at the hospital and all outpatient clinics, the Award Recipients are as follows:

• Erin Bush, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), of the Adams Family Health Center received the DAISY Award.
• Renee Beach, administrative secretary, received the BEE Award.

Adams Clinic Manager Donna Edwards, nominated Bush:

“ Erin gives everything to her peers and patients. She makes herself available to everyone. She is a resource of knowledge and an experience problem solver. She is so deserving of this nomination. She exemplifies our organizations HEART values and is a HUGE asset to our team.”

Shannon Phillips, RN, nurse manager nominated Beach:

“ Renee regularly goes above and beyond to support the Nursing Department. She is helpful and professional. She takes her role seriously and truly supports our organization in a professional and caring manner. Of mention are her tireless efforts in making Nurse’s Week successful every year. These celebrations don’t just happen on their own and Renee is responsible for all the planning, ordering, reserving and arranging to ensure our Nurses feel recognized and supported .”

For receiving the DAISY Award Smith was presented with certificates commending them as extraordinary nurses, DAISY Award pins and symbolic sculptures hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe called “A Healer’s Touch.” A larger version of this sculpture has also been placed in the Healing Gardens at Samaritan Medical Center in honor of all DAISY and BEE Award winners. It was purchased using funds donated by the Samaritan Auxiliary. Washburn was presented with certificates, BEE Award pins and gift bags with other tokens of gratitude.

Both awards will continue to be presented throughout the year, and patients, families or colleagues can submit nominations at any time. To nominate or learn more you van visit the Samaritan DAISY and BEE webpage .

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