Katherine Shamard, RN, and Lacey Ewing, CNA, were lauded for their hard work and for making the emergency room a place of healing, compassion and excellence. 

HOUSTON, TX - SignatureCare Emergency Center has announced the winners of their 2024 3rd Quarter DAISY® and TULIP Awards.

Katherine Shamard, a registered nurse, is a multiple award winner who has shown excellence over the years while Lacey Ewing, CNA, was recognized for clinical excellence and empathy towards patients. They both work at SignatureCare Emergency Center in Killeen, TX

SignatureCare's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and board-certified emergency room (ER) physician, Dr. Christopher Langan, congratulated both winners for the awards. He said they embody the values the company aims to provide in every patient interaction.

“Both Katherine and Lacey embody the values and dedication we aim to provide in every patient interaction. Their actions remind us why we do what we do and inspire us to continue delivering exceptional care. Let’s give Katherine and Lacey the recognition they so greatly deserve,” he said

Dr. Langan thanked them for their hard work. 

“Congrats to Katherine and Lacey on the DAISY® and Tulip awards. These awards recognize their remarkable contributions to our patients and their families. Thank you all for your hard work and for making our facility a place of healing, compassion, and excellence,” he added. 

DAISY® award winner Katherine Shamard was nominated by a patient’s family member who shared how Katherine’s assurances helped her go through a difficult situation.

"Both Katherine and Lacey embody the values and dedication we aim to provide in every patient interaction. Their actions remind us why we do what we do and inspire us to continue delivering exceptional care."

"When I was overwhelmed with my child and feeling as if I was failing as a mother, Katherine reassured me that everything would be okay. She played and made funny faces with my child, showing him off to everyone as if he was hers, while giving me a minute to breathe," the nominee said.

This is not the first time Katherine has been honored with an award, a testament to the compassion and excellence she consistently demonstrates, even in high-stress situations. It is truly a privilege to have her as part of the SignatureCare team.

TULIP Award Winner Lacey Ewing was recognized for her ability to balance clinical excellence with empathy. 

"By balancing clinical excellence with a deep sense of empathy, Lacey has set a standard for what it means to be an advocate in the healthcare setting. Her dedication has made a lasting difference in the lives of the patients and families she serves, and her example inspires all of us at SignatureCare Killeen to continually strive for the same level of care and compassion," her nominee said.

Alyx LaCour, RN, SignatureCare Emergency Center Lewisville, TX Facility Manager and the company’s DAISY Award chairperson congratulated both winners for the awards.

“Both winners clearly deserve the awards. They have demonstrated over the years that they are excellent patient advocates in addition to their hard work. I am thrilled to know that they will be here to help our patients and advocate for them in the future,” she said. 

The mission of The DAISY® Foundation is to recognize nurses and celebrate the extraordinary, compassionate, and skillful care they provide patients and families. Over 5,400 healthcare facilities and schools of nursing in all 50 states in the United States and 33 other countries and territories give out the DAISY awards to their nurses.

The DAISY® Award for Extraordinary Nurses was created by Mark and Bonnie Barnes, who founded The DAISY® Foundation in 1999 to honor nurses everywhere after seeing the extraordinary nursing care their son, J. Patrick Barnes, received while undergoing treatment for Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the University of Washington Medical Center’s Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

Since its founding, The DAISY® Award has honored over 189,000 nurses who provide above-and-beyond compassionate care to patients and families.

About SignatureCare Emergency Center

Houston, TX-based SignatureCare Emergency Center owns nine 24-hour emergency centers throughout Texas, including in Odessa, Killeen, Austin, Pflugerville, Midland, Texarkana, Paris, Lewisville, and College Station, TX.