June 2026 Honoree
Emergency Room Nurses
Casey Brett, RN • Kaitlyn Brown, RN • Lily Kovacs, RN • Alexis Powell, RN
SGMC Health recognizes a group of team members from its Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses and the EMS Outstanding Action Award, honoring their compassion, teamwork, and dedication to patient care.
Nurses Casey Brett, RN, Kaitlyn Brown, RN, Lily Kovacs, RN, and Alexis Powell, RN, were recognized with DAISY Awards, while Ernestina Garcia Cantera, AEMT, and Malori Ward, Paramedic, received the EMS Outstanding Action Award for their role in delivering exceptional care during a critical situation.
During a high-pressure emergency, this team worked seamlessly to provide not only skilled clinical care but also reassurance and stability for both the patient and family. From the outset, their calm and coordinated approach helped ease fear and create a sense of confidence during an uncertain time.
As the situation became more complex, the team continued to adapt with professionalism and empathy, maintaining a steady presence throughout the experience. “From the very beginning, they created a sense of calm in the middle of chaos,” the nomination stated. “They treated my child with such gentleness and dignity, and they treated me with kindness, not judgment. It wasn’t just care—it was compassion.”
The nomination also highlighted the consistency of their approach, noting that their impact was not defined by a single moment but by the way they delivered thoughtful, dependable care at every step.
Nurses Casey Brett, RN, Kaitlyn Brown, RN, Lily Kovacs, RN, and Alexis Powell, RN, were recognized with DAISY Awards, while Ernestina Garcia Cantera, AEMT, and Malori Ward, Paramedic, received the EMS Outstanding Action Award for their role in delivering exceptional care during a critical situation.
During a high-pressure emergency, this team worked seamlessly to provide not only skilled clinical care but also reassurance and stability for both the patient and family. From the outset, their calm and coordinated approach helped ease fear and create a sense of confidence during an uncertain time.
As the situation became more complex, the team continued to adapt with professionalism and empathy, maintaining a steady presence throughout the experience. “From the very beginning, they created a sense of calm in the middle of chaos,” the nomination stated. “They treated my child with such gentleness and dignity, and they treated me with kindness, not judgment. It wasn’t just care—it was compassion.”
The nomination also highlighted the consistency of their approach, noting that their impact was not defined by a single moment but by the way they delivered thoughtful, dependable care at every step.
Thank you for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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