DAISY Award—Devon Trower

Devon Trower
Adult Infusion Nurse Manager

1st Nominator: Priscilla Catingub

The Adult Infusion department has experienced tremendous growth over the past year. There are often urgent requests to adjust operations and Devon tackles each challenge with grace, compassion and well-thought out strategy. Devon embodies a leader that always keeps the best interest for our patients, the well-being of her staff, and operational efficiency as a top priority. It is truly admirable how Devon is able to juggle all the demands, barriers, and challenges that come with the role of a nurse manager. I was to thank Devon for her caring nature, her exceptional leadership, and the dedication she shows to each team member by supporting and championing their personal and professional goals. I cannot think of another leader more deserving of the DAISY Leader recognition than Devon Trower.

2nd Nominator: Melissa Soderlund

I am thrilled to nominate Devon Trower for the DAISY award. As a nurse myself, I have had the privilege of working alongside Devon and witnessing firsthand her exceptional leadership qualities and unwavering dedication to patient care and staff development.

Devon embodies the true spirit of nursing leadership through her commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation. She leads by example, consistently demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a genuine concern for both patients and colleagues.

One of the qualities that truly sets Devon apart is her ability to inspire and empower those around her. She fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member feels valued and respected. Devon actively listens to the concerns and ideas of her staff, encouraging open communication and constructive feedback. She recognizes and celebrates the unique strengths of each individual, fostering a culture of growth and development.

In addition to Devon’s exemplary leadership within the unit, she is deeply committed to advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes. She stays abreast of the latest evidence-based practices and is always eager to implement new initiatives that enhance the quality of care provided to patients. Devon leads by example, consistently going above and beyond to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care possible.

Devon is truly an exceptional nurse leader who embodies the core values of nursing excellence, compassion and advocacy. Her leadership and dedication have not only positively impacted the lives of countless patients but also has inspired and empowered her colleagues to strive for excellence in everything they do.

3rd Nominator: Rose Miranda-Ponce

Devon Trower has been one of the most sincere and genuine leaders I have had the pleasure of working with during my 18-year career. She has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and dedication to her profession and team over the last 5 years in Adult Infusion. She has consistently gone above and beyond to support our staff, but this dedication has been even more pronounced of late. She has had multiple changes to the workflows and demands on our unit and she consistently chooses to press forward with grace. She leads by example and has inspired out team to navigate the many challenges and changes we have faced with compassion and understanding. One of her most notable qualities is her willingness to advocate for work/life balance, teamwork and sustainable expectations for our team. She is one who doesn’t just talk about putting in 100% effort, but she exemplifies it in her actions and her efforts to find the silver lining and remain positive during time of change. She holds herself accountable for all that she says and does and is humble enough to admit when she makes a mistake or is wrong about something. She fosters an environment of growth and trust and strives to be transparent to the extent possible. She empowers staff to be autonomous and encourages their personal and professional growth. She embodies all that a leader should be and I hope that others see her light shine as bright as I do.

4th Nominator: Lan Ngo

Devon is an exceptional leaders that leads not only from a place of experience but also from a place of extraordinary compassion. The type of leadership that best describes Devon is servant leadership, in which Devon truly and authentically cares for the growth and well-being of people and communities she serves. An example of this is she strives to create an inclusive work environment in hopes to promote staff engagement so that staff could be a part of the decision making process at Adult Infusion. This is different from the traditional leadership that we often see in big organizations, which sets her apart from so many others. I leave you with this quote as is best describes Devon: “leadership is the capacity to influence others through inspiration motivated by passion, generated by vision, produced by a conviction, and ignited by a purpose.” – Myles Munroe