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Published on May 09, 2025

Three Tidelands Health nurses honored with prestigious award for excellence 

Three Tidelands Health nurses have been recognized with the prestigious DAISY Award for their extraordinary skill, compassion and dedication to patient care. 

Wearing white scrubs, Denise German-Cox holds a daisy flower bouquet and her DAISY award certificate.Esperenza Denise German-Cox of Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital, Jessica Eaddy of Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tonya Long, an infusion therapy nurse, received the honors during a special ceremony this week. 

The DAISY Award is a national program that celebrates nurses who go above and beyond to provide exceptional clinical care and heartfelt compassion. Honorees are nominated by patients, relatives of patients or fellow team members. 

German-Cox, a licensed practical nurse with the nursing resource team, has provided exemplary care at Tidelands Georgetown since 1989. A team member who nominated her praised her unwavering dedication. 

“Denise is extremely hardworking, compassionate and caring to every patient she encounters,” the nomination said. “It’s clear she loves her job and her patients. Denise is who we Wearing scrubs, Jessica Eaddy holds a daisy flower bouquet and her DAISY award certificate.should all strive to be for our patients.” 

Eaddy, who cares for patients on 2 West at Tidelands Waccamaw - which includes labor and delivery, postpartum care, pediatrics and medical-surgical services - was nominated by multiple patients, families and team members. 

“Jess is truly a Godsend,” one patient wrote. “She genuinely loves her job, and it shows. You can see the joy it brings her to make patients smile.” 

Long, who provides care at Tidelands Health Wound Care and Infusion Center at Murrells Inlet, was nominated by a co-worker who highlighted her ability to uplift and comfort patients. 

“She treats patients like family,” the nomination read. “Tonya brings light into darkness, hope to the hopeless and peace into the most chaotic situations. Tidelands Health is truly blessed to have such a precious jewel.” Wearing scrubs, Tonya Long holds a daisy flower bouquet and her DAISY award certificate.

The national DAISY Award and the DAISY Foundation were established by the family of Patrick Barnes, who died of a rare autoimmune disease at the age of 33, to honor his memory and recognize nurses around the country who deliver extraordinary care. 

“Our DAISY Award winners and nominees exemplify what it means to be a nurse – showing up each day with compassion, dedication and a positive spirit,” said Ashley Capps, vice president of operations and chief nursing officer. “Nursing is a calling to serve, and these individuals demonstrate that calling through the exceptional care they provide. Congratulations to all our honorees. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to helping people live better lives through better health.” 

Know a Tidelands Health nurse deserving of the DAISY award? Complete the nomination form. 

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Tidelands Health, in collaboration with MUSC Health, is the region’s largest health care provider, serving the Carolinas at four hospitals and more than 70 outpatient locations. More than 2,500 employee, physician and volunteer partners work side by side with our communities to transform the health of our region – promoting wellness, preventing illness, encouraging recovery and restoring health.