Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Dept
December 2025
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Dept
Medstar Health- Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore
,
MD
United States
Benjamin Smith, BSN, RN
Ceili Manley, BSN, RN
Sylvia Pancham-Smith, BSN, RN
Rebekah Pizza, RN
Sarah Davis, RN
Elizabeth Higgins, RN
Jasmin Crank, RN
Rowan Henritze, RN
Sydney Mitchell, BSN, RN
Toinette Antoine, PCT
Dr Kevin Chin
Dr Teri Penn
Dr Julie Capko
Mark Schatz, PA-C
Ceili Manley, BSN, RN
Sylvia Pancham-Smith, BSN, RN
Rebekah Pizza, RN
Sarah Davis, RN
Elizabeth Higgins, RN
Jasmin Crank, RN
Rowan Henritze, RN
Sydney Mitchell, BSN, RN
Toinette Antoine, PCT
Dr Kevin Chin
Dr Teri Penn
Dr Julie Capko
Mark Schatz, PA-C
Today, we are honored to recognize the MGSH Emergency Department team with the DAISY Team Award
On this specific day, the ED dayshift began with a census of 30 patients and 5 in the waiting room.
Ceili Manley was serving as charge nurse when, at 7:22 a.m., a critically ill 2-year-old arrived in severe distress requiring immediate intervention.
What followed was an exceptional display of collaboration.
Four nightshift nurses — Elizabeth Higgins, Jasmin Crank, Rowan Henritze, and Sydney Mitchell — stayed beyond their shifts to assist.
Rebekah Pizza served as the primary nurse for the pediatric patient, remaining focused and composed throughout an incredibly high-stress situation.
Ben also demonstrated remarkable calm and professionalism while caring for one of the sickest pediatric patients he had ever encountered.
When IV access proved difficult, Tonette stepped in and successfully obtained access, making a very challenging task look effortless.
Dr. Chin and Dr. Penn expertly managed what became a difficult intubation.
Dr. Capko and Mark Schatz, PA, were present and actively engaged in the patient’s care.
Cindy and Kevin from Respiratory Therapy worked seamlessly to secure the airway and remained steady under intense pressure.
Then, at 7:56 a.m., a second critical patient arrived with angioedema.
Ceili Manley quickly recognized the severity of the situation, stepped out of the pediatric resuscitation, and ensured the patient was immediately roomed.
With the ED physician and PA engaged in the pediatric emergency, Ceili called for ICU support.
Gina Nerone, PA, responded swiftly to the emergency department and initiated urgent medication orders to stabilize the patient.
Meanwhile, the remainder of the dayshift nursing staff held down the department, continuing to care for a full census and waiting room while significant resources were focused on Room 1.
This was not simply excellent individual performance; it was true team-based care at its finest.
Nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and support staff worked in perfect coordination to manage two simultaneous critical emergencies.
We do not frequently care for critically ill pediatric patients, but on this day, this team demonstrated extraordinary skill, courage, collaboration, and commitment to one another and to their patients.
Elizabeth, Jasmin, Rowan, Sydney, Rebekah, Ben, Tonette, Ceili, Dr. Chin, Dr. Penn, Dr. Capko, Mark Schatz, Gina Nerone, Cindy, Kevin and the entire MGSH ED dayshift team, we are incredibly proud of you.
You exemplify what the DAISY Team Award represents.
On this specific day, the ED dayshift began with a census of 30 patients and 5 in the waiting room.
Ceili Manley was serving as charge nurse when, at 7:22 a.m., a critically ill 2-year-old arrived in severe distress requiring immediate intervention.
What followed was an exceptional display of collaboration.
Four nightshift nurses — Elizabeth Higgins, Jasmin Crank, Rowan Henritze, and Sydney Mitchell — stayed beyond their shifts to assist.
Rebekah Pizza served as the primary nurse for the pediatric patient, remaining focused and composed throughout an incredibly high-stress situation.
Ben also demonstrated remarkable calm and professionalism while caring for one of the sickest pediatric patients he had ever encountered.
When IV access proved difficult, Tonette stepped in and successfully obtained access, making a very challenging task look effortless.
Dr. Chin and Dr. Penn expertly managed what became a difficult intubation.
Dr. Capko and Mark Schatz, PA, were present and actively engaged in the patient’s care.
Cindy and Kevin from Respiratory Therapy worked seamlessly to secure the airway and remained steady under intense pressure.
Then, at 7:56 a.m., a second critical patient arrived with angioedema.
Ceili Manley quickly recognized the severity of the situation, stepped out of the pediatric resuscitation, and ensured the patient was immediately roomed.
With the ED physician and PA engaged in the pediatric emergency, Ceili called for ICU support.
Gina Nerone, PA, responded swiftly to the emergency department and initiated urgent medication orders to stabilize the patient.
Meanwhile, the remainder of the dayshift nursing staff held down the department, continuing to care for a full census and waiting room while significant resources were focused on Room 1.
This was not simply excellent individual performance; it was true team-based care at its finest.
Nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and support staff worked in perfect coordination to manage two simultaneous critical emergencies.
We do not frequently care for critically ill pediatric patients, but on this day, this team demonstrated extraordinary skill, courage, collaboration, and commitment to one another and to their patients.
Elizabeth, Jasmin, Rowan, Sydney, Rebekah, Ben, Tonette, Ceili, Dr. Chin, Dr. Penn, Dr. Capko, Mark Schatz, Gina Nerone, Cindy, Kevin and the entire MGSH ED dayshift team, we are incredibly proud of you.
You exemplify what the DAISY Team Award represents.