Five East Alabama Health Nurses Recognized with DAISY Awards
May 21, 2026
Five East Alabama Health nurses were recently honored with DAISY Awards. The DAISY Award is given nationally and internationally to outstanding nurses who provide exceptional care for their patients. Recipients are nominated by someone who has experienced their dedication to providing high-quality, compassionate health care.
Honorees are recognized at surprise ceremonies held to thank them for the impact they make on the lives of their patients and coworkers. The recipient receives a DAISY certificate, hand-carved “Healer’s Touch” sculpture from Zimbabwe, honoree pin and is added to a list of honored nurses on the DAISY website.
Nelda Bell – Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit
Nelda Bell, who has served as a nurse at East Alabama Health for more than 30 years, was surrounded by family and coworkers as she received a DAISY Award. She was nominated dozens of times by colleagues who shared stories of her unwavering compassion, dedication, and support for both her patients and fellow team members.
During the ceremony, her coworkers described her as someone “who embodies everything a nurse should be — kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, dedicated, and endlessly supportive. Nelda consistently goes above and beyond, not only for her patients, but for her colleagues as well.”
Ashley Corbett – Cardiothoracic Care Unit (CTC)
Ashley Corbett, who joined EAH in 2016, was nominated for the compassionate care, kindness and dedication she shows to every patient, family member and coworker she encounters.
Her nomination listed stories of the way she eases fears during difficult moments, supports patients beyond expectations and serves as a trusted mentor to fellow nurses and students.
Blaire Edge – Childbirth Unit
Blaire Edge is a nurse on the Childbirth Unit at EAMC and was presented with a DAISY Award for her steady presence for patients and coworkers alike. She was recognized for bringing comfort and calm to mothers during difficult and emotional deliveries, helping patients feel reassured in stressful moments.
Taylor Parker – Mother/Baby Unit
Taylor Parker, a nurse on the Mother/Baby Unit at EAMC, was presented with a DAISY Award for being a kind, compassionate nurse for her patients.
Parker was celebrated for her outstanding care and ability to make new moms feel safe, supported and less afraid knowing they were in the hands of a skilled and caring nurse.
Emma Jennings – 6T
Emma Jennings began her career with East Alabama Health as a multi-care technician, and followed a pathway to earn both her associate and bachelor's degree in nursing.
After completing the Nurse Residency Program in December 2025, Jennings has continued to grow into an exceptional nurse and leader on 6T. From bedside care to serving as a trusted charge nurse, she consistently demonstrates compassion, integrity, and excellence in every patient interaction.
Jennings is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in the Family Nurse Practitioner track with a subspecialty in Nurse Education. She is set to graduate in August 2027.
