First-ever Muskegon DAISY Nurse Leader Award Recipient Kathleen (Kat) Ambrose, RN
May 17, 2018
The DAISY Nurse Leader award honors nurses who create an environment where compassionate, skillful care thrives. Selection criteria include specific examples of:
- Modeling extraordinary behavior;
- Creating an environment where attributes of trust, compassion, mutual respect, continued professional development and ethical behavior are modeled and supported;
- Motivating staff with a shared vision and enthusiasm to achieve better outcomes for themselves and for their patients;
- Promoting and enhancing the image of nursing within the organization, the community and the profession.
Mercy Health Muskegon presented its First Annual DAISY Nurse Leader Award to Kathleen (Kat) Ambrose, RN, Clinical Manager of the 3rd Floor at the Mercy Campus. Ambrose was honored with a surprise celebration during Nurses Week before her fellow nursing leaders, members of the Professional Nursing Practice Council, previous DAISY Award recipients, and special guests Mark and Bonnie Barnes, Co-Founders of The DAISY Foundation.
Ambrose was nominated by four staff members on her unit. All nominations included attributes about Ambrose and the outstanding nursing leadership that she exhibits on a daily basis.
These tributes, among others, were included in the nomination forms:
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Kat at both campuses, both as an Staff RN and as a Manager.It has been a great experience working with her in both roles. She brings such a positive attitude and helps our floor work together as a team.”
“Ever since Kat was appointed to her leadership position, she has affected the floor positively, seeking ways to hear staff’s concerns, ways to help, and will lend a hand answering call lights without being asked. She has been responsive to requests from our UBC and has not failed to follow through in that capacity.”
Please join us at Mercy Health Muskegon in congratulating Kathleen Ambrose on receiving this well-deserved award.