Recognize an Outstanding Nurse
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
EvergreenHealth nurses who go above and beyond in providing compassionate, expert care for our patients are recognized with The DAISY Award.
DAISY Award recipients are nominated by patients, visitors and staff. Those selected are honored at a ceremony on their care unit.
Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse
You can nominate a deserving nurse by filling out our online nomination form.
Criteria for the nomination include:
- Makes a connection with patients, families, and peers by building trust and respect.
- Communicates important information/education needed by the patient and family.
- Creates and coordinates an environment conducive to healing and safety.
- Goes above and beyond.
DAISY Award Recipients
January
Emily Ponce, BSN, RN (Oncology), 2025
February
Myrrh Jennings, BSN, RN (CardioVascular NeuroSurg), 2025
March
Brianna Thomas, BSN, RN (Family Maternity Center, Labor), 2025
April
Lisa Strom, RN (Emergency Department, EvergreenHealth Monroe), 2025
Lei Li, BSN, RN (MedSurg), 2025
May
Nikki Paulson, RN (Surgery), 2025
June
Nicoleta Ispas, RN (Hospice/Home Health), 2025
DAISY Nurse Leader Award
Margo Godyn, MSN, RN 2025
July
Becky Baldwin, BSN, RN Oncology, 2025
August
Molly Solis, BSN, RN (5 Silver, Cardiovascular NeuroSurg), 2025
September
Sarah Brown, BSN, RN (4 Silver, Progressive Care Unit), 2025
October
David Vergel, BSN, RN (4 Silver, Progressive Care Unit), 2025
November
Deanna Toloudis, MSN, RN (Hospice Care, South Team), 2024
December
Raynee Frederick, RN (MedSurg, EvergreenHealth Monroe), 2025
Healer's Touch Sculpture Honors Our Nurses – Organizational DAISY Award
EvergreenHealth accepted the gift of a Healer's Touch sculpture during a March 21, 2022 ceremony at the Silver entrance to the hospital. The gift is a tribute to EvergreenHealth's entire nursing staff in hospitals, homes, hospice and clinics. Thank you to Aetna, The DAISY Foundation and the EvergreenHealth Foundation for honoring the healers among us. And thank you to our community for choosing us for your care! We invite you to see the Healer's Touch sculpture at your next visit to our Kirkland campus. It's in the Silver (West) entry to the hospital. Or watch a brief video recap of the event below.
About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the Barnes family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 30 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
Touched by the remarkable care, clinical skills and compassion demonstrated by nurses during Patrick’s illness, the Barnes family made it their mission to recognize exceptional nurses around the country.
