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Luzetta Lam, RN, a Nurse Manager for Critical Care and Progressive Care Units at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital – Mt. Vernon, was recently honored with the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award for extraordinary nursing over the past 27 years.
 
Lam started her nursing career as a floor nurse and quickly moved up to the role of a charge nurse on a step-down unit. She continued to advance and became a Unit Manager of Critical Care and recently added the Progressive Care Unit. Lam is an active manager who assists the unit with patient and staff care. As stated in her nomination, “She has shown time and time again how much she not only cares about the patient but also the staff. She ensures staff are appreciated, often with a card or an encouraging word for what they do.” Lam continues her education and guides the Charge Nurses into leadership roles putting full trust in them.
 
“As I reflect on my career, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the experiences that have shaped me and the mentors who have guided me along the way. I am thankful for the lessons learned and loved ones who have supported me in my personal life.” stated Luzetta Lam, RN. “This award serves as a profound validation of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance that have defined my journey. I am truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition, and I am grateful to know that my efforts have made a meaningful impact. This moment will be a cherished memory, and a constant reminder of the power of passion, purpose, and community.”
 
The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes nurses who have devoted their lives and careers to the compassionate care of others. Nurses are nominated by their colleagues for their life-long dedication to compassion in nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients, and promoting the positive image of nursing.
 
To be considered for the award, the nominees must have 25+ years of service, a distinguished career in nursing, a special concern for those who are underserved and marginalized, and be instrumental in implementing the mission of SSM Health with their team
 
Locally the DAISY Award is sponsored by the SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation. The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33; the care Patrick received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. DAISY stands for diseases attacking the immune system.