Sarah Sanderson
August 2025
Sarah
Sanderson
,
BSN, RN, PCRN, RN-BC
Complex Medicine
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa
,
FL
United States
Sarah is being recognized today after being nominated by providers and peers for a Nurse Leader DAISY in recognition of their extraordinary leadership, unwavering compassion, and transformative impact on both patients and colleagues within their department.
Dr. F, a Provider for USF Hospital Medicine, commended this leader for their remarkable ability to always maintain professionalism and optimism amidst the ever-evolving challenges of their role. As a steadfast advocate for their team, this individual leads with a foundation rooted in compassion, perseverance, and deep patience. Their leadership extends beyond clinical care as they continuously share their expertise through presentations and bring innovative initiatives to life, enriching the knowledge and growth of their team and colleagues.
“When I have a patient’s family ask to speak to the boss Nurse, I know they’re going to get all that and more… [this leader] is able to serve as a leader and pragmatic human that I hope rubs off on those they are leading. I’ve found [their] proactiveness to benefit our faculty and patients alike. They are willing to take the initiative before their colleagues in order to achieve the best outcomes and progress in an environment that’s unpredictable at best.”
Dr. M, also a provider for USF Hospital Medicine, echoes this admiration, highlighting this leader’s rare ability to balance the demands of patient care and administrative responsibilities with grace and precision. The empathy displayed by this leader is not only felt by patients, who benefit directly from their attentive care, but also by staff members who are inspired by this leader’s dedication and support. Additionally, this leader is willing to step up and get involved in a lot of projects to advance work while not impeding patient care or throughput. The willingness to change starts at the top, so this leader’s spirit for ingenuity trickles down to the whole staff. “[They] have welcomed physicians on [unit] and made us feel part of the [unit] family. [This leader] has a doc of the quarter that highlights one of our physicians. We get invites to unit holiday lunches and other special events. I really appreciate [them] going above and beyond to include us.”
Sarah is being recognized today after being nominated by providers and peers for a DAISY Nurse Leader Award in recognition of their extraordinary leadership, unwavering compassion, and transformative impact on both patients and colleagues within their department. This individual’s leadership is defined by their willingness to go above and beyond—offering guidance, resolving complex situations with expertise, and fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. Their influence resonates throughout the unit, making this individual a beacon of strength and inspiration.
“When I have a patient’s family ask to speak to the boss Nurse, I know they’re going to get all that and more… [this leader] is able to serve as a leader and pragmatic human that I hope rubs off on those they are leading. I’ve found [their] proactiveness to benefit our faculty and patients alike. They are willing to take the initiative before their colleagues in order to achieve the best outcomes and progress in an environment that’s unpredictable at best.”
Dr. M, also a provider for USF Hospital Medicine, echoes this admiration, highlighting this leader’s rare ability to balance the demands of patient care and administrative responsibilities with grace and precision. The empathy displayed by this leader is not only felt by patients, who benefit directly from their attentive care, but also by staff members who are inspired by this leader’s dedication and support. Additionally, this leader is willing to step up and get involved in a lot of projects to advance work while not impeding patient care or throughput. The willingness to change starts at the top, so this leader’s spirit for ingenuity trickles down to the whole staff. “[They] have welcomed physicians on [unit] and made us feel part of the [unit] family. [This leader] has a doc of the quarter that highlights one of our physicians. We get invites to unit holiday lunches and other special events. I really appreciate [them] going above and beyond to include us.”
Sarah is being recognized today after being nominated by providers and peers for a DAISY Nurse Leader Award in recognition of their extraordinary leadership, unwavering compassion, and transformative impact on both patients and colleagues within their department. This individual’s leadership is defined by their willingness to go above and beyond—offering guidance, resolving complex situations with expertise, and fostering a culture of excellence and compassion. Their influence resonates throughout the unit, making this individual a beacon of strength and inspiration.