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.
Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital honored all nurses during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, 2026, and proudly announces 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.
About HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital, Effingham is part of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), a nonprofit Catholic health care ministry founded in 1875. Dedicated to our Mission to reveal and embody Christ’s healing love for all people through high-quality Franciscan health care, HSHS clinicians provide exceptional care centered on the whole person. Based in Springfield, Illinois, HSHS colleagues provide care in 13 acute-care, children’s and critical access hospitals and home health and hospice programs in Central and Southern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin. HSHS is aligned with primary and specialty physicians and advanced practitioners through its owned affiliates HSHS Medical Group and Prairie Cardiovascular, its partnership with Prevea Health, and with many other providers serving on medical staffs. For more information about HSHS, visit hshs.org.
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