Ballad Health honors a select group of team members each year with the Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award, the organization’s highest honor. These recipients have been recognized by their peers for displaying the heart of a servant by going above and beyond the normal call of duty in helping others at work and in the community. Ballad Health has been featuring the 2024 Servant’s Heart Award winners through videos, stories and photos. This is our final profile of the 2024 recipients — and the nomination process for the 2025 awards remains open through Dec. 31, 2024.
Stacy Stacey, a registered nurse at Bristol Regional Medical Center, has the incredible ability to take care of a full assignment of patients while making each one feel like she is there for them alone. Working in the hospital’s Family Birth Center, Stacy is one of the most frequently requested nurses by returning patients.
Stacy has more than 16 years of experience in labor and delivery and newborn care and has received the Daisy Award. She was nominated by a family who said she was sent from God to help them. Rarely does a shift pass without one of Stacy’s patients wanting her recognized
Patients consistently have glowing praise for Stacy and the way she cared for them and improved their birth experiences.
- “She gave her heart and soul to my birthing experience.”
- “She made me feel like I was her only patient.”
- “I couldn’t have done it without her.”
- “She stayed after her shift until my baby was born.”
- “She helped me learn how to feed my baby.”
Her attention to detail makes her patients feel safe, and she listens to each patient and tailors her care to meet their specific needs. Stacy is also known for her compassion, as she helps patients through some unbelievably hard times
In addition, her willingness to jump in and help wherever she’s needed makes her a superstar to her fellow team members. Stacy is a team player, and she brings her expertise and strong work ethic to whatever she does. She frequently acts as preceptor for new nurses, teaches childbirth education classes and takes extra shifts to help when the unit is especially busy.
Stacy loves her work, and it shows. She is adored by her patients and team members alike.
Team members like Stacy contribute to excellence at the Deborah H. Quillen Birthing Center at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Cribs for Kids has recognized the Birthing Center as a Gold-Certified Safe Sleep Champion, the highest infant sleep designation available. Additionally, the Birthing Center team was recognized in 2023 by the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC) for their positive impact on the health of Tennessee moms and their infants after participating in multiple projects, including Optimal Cord Clamping (OCC).
Nominate someone for 2025!
Do you know someone who has the heart of a servant and deserves recognition for their great work? If so, nominate them for the 2025 Servant’s Heart Award through the nomination form that is open through Tuesday, Dec. 31!
Click here to access the 2025 nomination form.
Check out our other 2024 winners
