Baptist Anderson Regional Medical Center recently honored several team members with awards, including DAISY Nurse of the Year, DAISY Nurse Leader of the Year, DAISY Nursing Team of the Year and BEE of the Year.
Jamie Shelby, RN, earned DAISY Nurse of the Year. The spouse of one of Jamie’s patients praised her for providing compassionate care, including remembering the patient’s nickname and staying by his side when he was having a difficult time. The nominator said, “Jamie is an asset to the ICU. She is very passionate about her job and the care of her patients. She ministers to the sick and their families.”
Director of Emergency Services Chris Rutland, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, won DAISY Nurse Leader of the Year. The award shines a light on those who do not typically have direct patient care as part of their work, as well as those who create an environment where compassionate, skillful care thrives. Chris was recognized for being a creative leader who approaches every situation and problem with a can-do attitude.
The Mother/Baby/Pediatric unit earned DAISY Nursing Team of the Year recognition for going above and beyond the traditional role of nursing. Last year, pediatrics moved to the Mother/Baby department. This team accepted the challenge and successfully took care of their new pediatric patients. In 2024, the department also started performing couplet care for mother and baby in the same room. With couplet care, a single nurse cares for the mother and the infant as a pair.
Catheter Lab Technician Russell Williamson won BEE of the Year. The BEE Award, which stands for “Being Extraordinary Every Day,” celebrates and honors the exceptional skills and daily compassion shown by non-nursing staff, including those in direct patient care as well as those working behind the scenes in support roles. Russell’s extraordinary efforts included providing compassionate physical and spiritual care to a patient with questions about the afterlife. The patient, who couldn’t read, was a long way from home and had never been introduced to any teachings of Jesus Christ. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior after talking with Russell. Russell also purchased a Bible for the patient and connected him with a pastor in his hometown.
