Condell Nurse Selected For Nurse Of The Year Award

LIBERTYVILLE, IL —Katherine Davey, a medical-surgical registered nurse at Advocate Condell Medical Center, was selected as a 2022 Nurse of the Year for her "exemplary demonstration of Advocate Health Care’s core nursing values and unwavering delivery of exceptional nursing care," according to a news release from Advocate Health Care.

Davey was praised for her calm and collected demeanor and for being a strong and knowledgeable resource as a certified medical-surgical registered nurse. Her colleagues describe her as having a keen eye for detail and for working tirelessly to promote a safe place for patients and staff.

She can "always figure it out" when it comes to overcoming any challenge or barrier, especially when she serves as a charge nurse for her unit.

Whether it’s changing the channel in patients’ rooms to make sure they catch their favorite television show or being a champion of wellness for nurses by educating them on resources that can help support them, Davey always finds a way to meet people where they are and find a way to help, according to the news release.

“Kate is an excellent clinical nurse and been a strong leader within Shared Governance,” said Rachel Loberg, chief nursing officer at Advocate Condell Medical Center. “She’s a positive influence on all those around her and we’re thrilled to recognize her for this award.”

Over 750 nominations for this premier award were received on behalf of nurses from a variety of specialties across the patient care continuum. These frontline nurses represent diversity in their backgrounds and experiences, including honorees with decades of experience and others new to the profession yet already making an impact on their patients, colleagues and communities, according to a news release.

Nominations were submitted by clinicians and team members and reviewed by peer committees for blinded judging according to each nominee’s passion for patient care, commitment to service, solution-oriented abilities and evidence-based practice.

Mary Beth Kingston, chief nursing officer of Advocate Health shares, “We are proud to celebrate our 31 Nurse of the Year honorees for their commitment to high-quality care and patient outcomes. Their compassion, strength and perseverance is inspiring.”