Jacie MacMullin receives St. Mary’s DAISY Award for nursing excellence

Athens, Ga. – Jacie MacMullan, a registered nurse and weekend charge nurse on St. Mary’s 3rd Floor Medical/Surgical Unit, has received St. Mary’s DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. She was nominated by a patient struggling with several major health conditions that led to multiple hospital admissions at St. Mary’s and another hospital over a period of six weeks.

“That was a very traumatic time for me,” the patient wrote in MacMullan’s nomination. “Jacie made me and my wife comfortable with the entire process and stay. She was professional at all times, yet personable and easy to talk to. She worked well with the techs when they were in the room at the same time. In addition to being my nurse, she was also the charge nurse for her floor. She handled that responsibility without letting her nursing responsibilities suffer.

“Jacie needs to be recognized and appreciated for her skills and kindness to others,” the patient concludes. “She has an extraordinary commitment to her craft, to her career, but especially to her patients and the care she provides.”

“Jacie is committed to our mission of serving together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence,” said Unit Director Tina Crawford. “Although she is new to St. Mary’s leadership team, she has quickly demonstrated her ability to lead with confidence and grace. Jacie is deeply engaged, compassionate, and a strong advocate for patients. She takes the time to truly understand each patient’s needs so she can provide individualized, high-quality care. That commitment to excellence is simply part of who she is—as a nurse, a leader, and a person.”

MacMullan is a resident of Athens-Clarke County who joined St. Mary’s in March 2024.