2024 Nursing Annual Report

Awards and Honors

The 2024 DAISY Award Winners

Nurses receiving the DAISY award personify Children’s of Alabama’s remarkable patient experience. These individuals demonstrate excellence by serving as a role model for the nursing profession by demonstrating a caring attitude in all situations, communicating, and making a significant difference in the life of a patient.

Brandi Cruz, NICU

Alyssa Harris, 9 Harbert

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Laura Turchiano, PICU

Katherine Campbell, Special Care Unit

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Sara Bugg, PICU

Austin Warren, Special Care Unit

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Lauren Kersey, Dearth

Valorie Eicher, Burn Unit

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Christy Taylor, Clinic 7, Nephrology

Paige Cagle, CCU

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Alyssa Noland, 10 QB

Gracie Aaron, Dearth

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2024 Excellence in Nursing Awards

Eleven Children’s of Alabama nurses were recognized for Excellence in Nursing as part of the National Nurse’s Week annual observance in May. The awards recognize and celebrate nurses for their skill, compassion, and professionalism.

• Megan Cook, 10 Harbert, Acute Care Excellence • Kiana Copland, CVICU, Critical Care Excellence • Elizabeth Watts, Hem/Onc, Advanced Practice Excellence • Brittany Reed, Allergy Clinic, Specialty Care Services Excellence • Bobby Brazier, Minor Procedure, Surgical Services Excellence • Sheyanne “Shey” Butler, Pediatrics East Deerfoot, Pediatric Practice Excellence

Amanda Morris, Nursing Professional Development, Education Excellence

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• Julia Easton, Gastroenterology Clinic, Charge Nurse Excellence • Alyssa Cooper, Nursing Professional Development, Leadership Excellence • Blair Farley, 10 Quarterback, Mentorship Excellence • Madi Rotzoll, PICU, Rising Star