Round Rock Nurses Honored

ROUND ROCK, TX — Round Rock City Council member Will Peckham this week visited St. David's Round Rock Medical Center to honor outstanding nurses in a week that pays tribute to their work.

Peckham read a proclamation during his stop, declaring May 6-12 as Nurses Week in Round Rock. During his visit, three St. David's Round Rock staff members received awards for providing excellent patient care. The honored medical professionals are:

• Haley Mendel was named the hospital's Outstanding RN of the Year.
• Harrison Cummins was named the hospital's Outstanding PCT (patient care technician) of the Year.
• Rochelle Horsley was named the hospital's DAISY Award Winner. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is a national awards program recognizing nurses who provide extraordinary compassionate care to patients and their families.

Council Member Will Peckham declares Nurses Week in Round Rock. Photo courtesy of St. David's Round Rock Medical Center

Haley Mendel receives flowers and a trophy for the hospital's Outstanding RN of the Year. Photo courtesy of St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.