Mays Landing, N.J., Oct. 23, 2024 – Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Lighthouse, a leading drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility serving Southern New Jersey and the Jersey Shore, today announced that Natalie Felder, LPN, was named a winner of The DAISY Award^® For Extraordinary Nurses. The prestigious honor, part of the DAISY Foundation, recognizes nurses who demonstrate exceptional compassion and commitment to patient care.

During a recent ceremony, Felder was recognized by Gina Smith, director of nursing for RCA at Lighthouse. Felder received a certificate commending her as an “Extraordinary Nurse,” an award pin and a meaningful sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch,” hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.

“I am thrilled to congratulate Natalie as a DAISY Award honoree,” said Smith. “As an RCA nurse since 2020, she embodies our mission of compassionate treatment and is a true example of excellence in nursing.”

Felder was nominated by a former patient who praised her for providing personalized, patient-centered care and creating a supportive, empathetic environment. The patient highlighted how Felder advocated tirelessly for their treatment, going above and beyond in her nursing duties.

“Receiving The DAISY Award is a profound honor, reflecting the impact we, as nurses, have on our patients' lives,” said Felder. “It’s humbling to join a global community of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to extraordinary care.”

RCA at Lighthouse offers a safe and comfortable environment for patients to begin their recovery journey. The nationally accredited center provides a full continuum of care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. The compassionate team works to help patients achieve lasting recovery in a peaceful, natural setting.

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

RCA offers individualized treatment programs to help those with substance use disorders find lasting sobriety. If you or your loved one are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction and need help, the staff at Recovery Centers of America is available 24/7. Call 1-844-5-RCA-NOW (844-572-2669) for help today.

To nominate an extraordinary nurse at Recovery Centers of America, visit: RecoveryCentersofAmerica.com/daisy.

Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is on a mission to help 1 million patients achieve lifelong recovery through evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions – one neighborhood at a time. The RCA Care Model features a clinically proven, full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services at 12 world-class facilities in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and Southeast regions. RCA admits patients 24/7, accepts most insurances, and provides transportation, intervention and family support services when needed. RCA is proud to have several of its sites recognized multiple times in Newsweek’s America’s Best Addiction Centers rankings for excellence. For inquiries or admissions, call 1-844-5-RCA-NOW (844-572-2669).