Catherine R. Cullion
January 2026
Catherine R.
Cullion
,
BSN,RN
Resource Management Department
The Miriam Hospital
Providence
,
RI
United States
Most importantly, Catherine’s clinical expertise and calm under pressure inspired confidence in the entire team. Her ability to rally staff, make swift decisions, and coordinate seamless care directly contributed to the patient’s stabilization and good outcome.
I am honored to nominate Nurse Supervisor Catherine Cullion for the DAISY Award in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and clinical expertise during a critical patient emergency on 3 East.
A patient on the unit developed an acute intracranial hemorrhage, was actively vomiting, and was unable to initially undergo a CT scan due to a lack of IV access. The patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly, ultimately becoming unresponsive while in CT. In this high-stakes situation, Catherine demonstrated compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in every aspect of her care.
She reassured and supported both the patient and family with empathy, even as the situation became increasingly urgent. As a supervisor, she took ownership of the response, directing the team with clarity and purpose, while also stepping in herself to secure interventions that were essential to the patient’s outcome. She upheld the patient’s dignity at every moment and treated the family with kindness and understanding.
Most importantly, Catherine’s clinical expertise and calm under pressure inspired confidence in the entire team. Her ability to rally staff, make swift decisions, and coordinate seamless care directly contributed to the patient’s stabilization and good outcome. Her actions embody the very best of nursing at The Miriam Hospital and demonstrate the highest standards of compassion, professionalism, and excellence.
Catherine exemplifies what it means to be a DAISY Nurse. Her leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her patients not only saved a life but also uplifted and supported those around them. She is most deserving of this recognition.
A patient on the unit developed an acute intracranial hemorrhage, was actively vomiting, and was unable to initially undergo a CT scan due to a lack of IV access. The patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly, ultimately becoming unresponsive while in CT. In this high-stakes situation, Catherine demonstrated compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence in every aspect of her care.
She reassured and supported both the patient and family with empathy, even as the situation became increasingly urgent. As a supervisor, she took ownership of the response, directing the team with clarity and purpose, while also stepping in herself to secure interventions that were essential to the patient’s outcome. She upheld the patient’s dignity at every moment and treated the family with kindness and understanding.
Most importantly, Catherine’s clinical expertise and calm under pressure inspired confidence in the entire team. Her ability to rally staff, make swift decisions, and coordinate seamless care directly contributed to the patient’s stabilization and good outcome. Her actions embody the very best of nursing at The Miriam Hospital and demonstrate the highest standards of compassion, professionalism, and excellence.
Catherine exemplifies what it means to be a DAISY Nurse. Her leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her patients not only saved a life but also uplifted and supported those around them. She is most deserving of this recognition.