Nigel Williams received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses less than a year after entering the profession. Photo provided
Nigel Williams has received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition honoring nurses who provide exceptional clinical care and compassion to patients and their families.
Williams, a member of HCI College’s 2025 graduating class, earned the award less than a year after entering the nursing profession.
Williams serves on the Three East acute care unit at JFK North Hospital in West Palm Beach, where he was nominated by a patient’s family for his attentiveness, professionalism and commitment to patient-centered care.
“I was totally shocked,” Williams said in a news release. “I treat every patient the same way. I take the time to listen, answer questions and make sure they feel cared for. To be recognized for something that I try to do every day is incredibly meaningful.”
Before pursuing nursing, Williams worked as a pharmacy technician while balancing a second full-time job. He selected HCI College because its flexible scheduling allowed him to continue working while completing his education.
Williams credits HCI College faculty and clinical instructors with helping shape his approach to patient care.
“A big thing our professors taught us was to always take the time to treat the patient with empathy and care,” Williams said. “Nothing else matters. That’s why I take the time to talk with my patients, learn their story and understand what’s going on in their lives.”
Williams, who lives in Greenacres, plans to continue advancing his career in psychiatric nursing and ultimately become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.
HCI College offers career-focused health care education programs designed to prepare students for success through hands-on training, experienced faculty and real-world clinical experiences. For more information about HCI College’s nursing programs, visit hci.edu.
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