Published on May 13, 2026 3:50 pm
Last Updated on May 13, 2026 3:50 pm
(HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital hosted their annual Nursing Exemplar Awards Ceremony during National Nurses Week. Shown left to right: Molly Niemerg, RN, Medical-Surgical Care, awarded Preceptor of the Year; Abby Bloemer, RN, Medical-Surgical Care, awarded Rookie of the Year; Claire Cardinal, RN, Medical-Surgical Care, awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the past quarter; Stacey Hoene, RN, Team Lead, Pre/Post Procedure Unit, awarded Nurse Leader of the Year; Latisha Devall, RN, House Supervisor, awarded Clinical Excellence in Nursing; and Katie Schumacher, Patient Care Assistant, Medical-Surgical Care, awarded Ancillary Team Member of the Year)
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital honored all nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2026, and announced the winners of the 2026 Nursing Exemplar Awards.
HSHS St. Anthony’s Chief Administrative Officer Anthony Powers shared his pride in the care provided by the nursing staff. “Nursing is more than a career, it is a calling grounded in compassion, service and a steadfast commitment to others. Every day, our nurses bring their whole hearts to the work, delivering exceptional care to our patients and supporting the Effingham community with skill and grace,” he said. “We are deeply grateful for their dedication, their hard work and the lasting impact they make in so many lives.”
During National Nurses Week, St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital hosted the annual Nursing Exemplar Awards Ceremony. Nominations for various nursing awards were submitted by colleagues, physicians, leaders and others to highlight the above and beyond work of individuals who pursue excellence in their nursing role. Below is the full list of winners.
Ancillary Team Member of the Year
Katie Schumacher, Patient Care Assistant, Medical-Surgical Care
Rookie of the Year
Abby Bloemer, RN, Medical-Surgical Care
Preceptor of the Year
Molly Niemerg, RN, Medical-Surgical Care
Nurse Leader of the Year
Stacey Hoene, RN, Team Lead, Pre/Post Procedure Unit
Clinical Excellence in Nursing
Latisha Devall, RN, House Supervisor
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the past quarter
Claire Cardinal, RN, Medical-Surgical Care
For more information about HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, visit stanthonyshospital.org.
