She received two nominations from patients and their families for the care she provided during their time in the department.

The first patient shared how Gatewood demonstrated professionalism, compassion and amazing bedside manner, writing, “Lexy was extremely attentive and caring during the hours I was in her care. She was frequently checking on me to make sure I was not having any pain or discomfort.”

The second nomination came from a mom, who wrote about her son’s experience in the ER.

“Lexy immediately took charge and introduced herself and the procedures that she would be doing with my son,” she shared. “My son was shaking and crying because he was so scared, but Lexy calmed his nerves and talked to him in a soft voice reassuring him that everything would be OK. She began her work, and spoke of her corgis and cattle, which immediately peaked my son’s interest. He loves dogs and cows.”

Gatewood was honored during a celebration with her family and team members. She received a certificate, pin and sculpture.

DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The DAISY Foundation was formed in January 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 from complications of an auto-immune disease. His family wanted to say, thank you to nurses by everywhere by establishing a recognition program — The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses — to “honor the super-human work nurses do every day at the bedside.”

The DAISY Award is a merit-based award that honors clinical skill, leadership, strong patient care and compassion.