Join us in celebrating the first winner of the annual BEE Award!
The Being Exceptional Everyday (BEE) Award honors extraordinary nursing support associates. There is an indispensable relationship between nurses and support associates, like bees and flowers. The BEE Award compliments the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Congratulations to Markita R., Interventional Radiology!
Markita received 10 nominations from her colleagues, and the following is a summary of the themes shared by them.
Across every nomination, one thing stood out: she consistently goes above and beyond for both patients and coworkers, with one colleague stating that “it’s hard to name just one specific time when Markita went above and beyond for a patient and/or their family.”
Known for her unwavering kindness and warmth, she puts patients and families at ease during stressful moments by taking the time to comfort, listen, and provide compassionate support, while another colleague shared, “She is a constant smiling face and our repeat patients…love seeing her.”
Beyond her exceptional patient care, Markita’s clinical expertise and proactive approach have created a more organized, seamless experience for both staff and patients, earning her descriptions such as the "rock," the "heart," and the "queen of IR" for the way she empowers the nursing team through her knowledge, resourcefulness, and willingness to help.
Whether caring for a nervous patient, assisting a teammate, or keeping the department running smoothly, Markita embodies the very best of this award through her lasting impact on patient care, team success, and the culture of the department.
