01/09/2026
Congratulations to our latest TULIP Award winner at Candler Hospital, Shavonda “Shay” Simmons. Shay is a Patient Care Technician on PCU. She was nominated by a fellow co-worker.
Here is Shay’s nomination:
“Since the first day Shay joined the PCU team, she has been an absolute ray of sunshine. Shay treats our patients with such love bringing comfort and happiness to our patients, especially those who are confused, sad and frustrated.
Day shift nurses often hear multiple complements the morning after Shay has worked. It is not uncommon for patients to describe Shay to us as amazing, attentive, kind, courteous and caring. When I would come to work and see Shay there, I knew I would have a really good night, even if the patient activity was challenging. She exudes love for her patients and co-workers and is an integral part of the night shift team. I couldn’t have worked night shift without her!”
Each TULIP award winner receives a tulip-shaped pin, certificate and signs the TULIP banner that hangs on the unit until the next winner is announced. Congratulations and well-deserved Shay!
Learn more about the TULIP Award, read about other winners and nominate a deserving PCT or CNA: https://www.sjchs.org/healthcare-professionals/nursing/tulip-award-winners