Aya Brag Board

A collection of kudos and shout outs some of our amazing travel clinicians have received.

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Lilla is praised by a patient

Lilla received a special shout-out from a patient who was touched by her care after a challenging diagnosis.

The patient wrote, “I want to send so much gratitude to my nurse, Lilla. Halfway through the night, I was by myself and told I had cancer. Lilla stayed with me through the night, taking me where I needed to be and getting me anything I needed. She was my source of amazing love and comfort, and I would love to give her 100 more hugs and thank yous. She is a gem within the healthcare system, and I truly hope she is recognized as such. Thank you so much, Lilla!”

A well-deserved shout-out for a nurse with a caring heart. The team is proud of you, Lilla!
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Madison receives a Role Model For Excellence award

Madison received a Role Model for Excellence award for her top-tier performance while floating to another unit.

The facility leader said, “Madison floated from her home unit to the extended care unit and had to adapt to caring for 12 patients. Despite this daunting task, she maintained a very positive attitude. She took it upon herself to help others pass their meds, making sure patients got their medications on time. She also recognized a decline in a patient’s condition, resulting in a rapid response being called, ensuring the patient received the care they needed. She truly went above and beyond to prioritize patient care and support her peers, especially since it was not her home unit. She showed great resiliency and adaptability by providing great nursing care regardless of her environment.”

Congratulations on the award, Madison! Your team appreciates you, and so do we. Keep up the great work!

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A DAISY Award was nominated to Casey and Adam

Casey and Adam were nominated for a DAISY Award for going above and beyond to help a patient’s family.

A facility leader explained, “Casey and Adam went above and beyond when they learned a patient’s family was staying in a camper in the emergency department parking lot. They heard the family didn’t have hookups and went to get gas and hooked up a generator for them. The patient and their family were very grateful for Casey and Adam going out of their way to include the whole family in their care, allowing the patient to rest easy knowing everyone was safe and comfortable while she recovered. The family asked that Casey and Adam be nominated for a DAISY Award for their exceptional actions.”

Talk about a dynamic duo! Thank you both for your amazing attention and care.



 

 

 
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Casey and Adam receive a DAISY Award nomination

Casey and Adam were nominated for a DAISY Award for going above and beyond to help a patient’s family.

A facility leader explained, “Casey and Adam went above and beyond when they learned a patient’s family was staying in a camper in the emergency department parking lot. They heard the family didn’t have hookups and went to get gas and hooked up a generator for them. The patient and their family were very grateful for Casey and Adam going out of their way to include the whole family in their care, allowing the patient to rest easy knowing everyone was safe and comfortable while she recovered. The family asked that Casey and Adam be nominated for a DAISY Award for their exceptional actions.”

Talk about a dynamic duo! Thank you both for your amazing attention and care.



 

 

 
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Sandy receives a DAISY Award

Sandy won a DAISY award after a patient nominated her after being brightened by Sandy’s engaging care!

The patient wrote, “Sandy was my nurse for multiple days, which would have seemed like so much longer if not for her incredibly engaging care. Beyond her exceptional medical attitude and personality, she also engaged with her patients through personal and downright interesting conversations, not to mention her relatable yet sophisticated sense of humor. With her bright personality, she could light up the room atmosphere just by entering — trust me, I found out through personal experience. Sandy is extremely go-to when it comes to caring for patients. She was so excited to switch my IV from my inner elbow to my wrist just so I was as comfortable as possible in an overwhelming hospital environment. She reassured me she would always bring my medication on time because she hated the idea of someone laying in bed hurting or being nauseous when she knew she could do something about it. Her professionalism and compassion go above and beyond and is an incredible inspiration. So many people learn from her example — I know I sure have. She deserves the best for her work and compassion in the medical field! Everyone that has experienced her care is extremely lucky whether they know it or not!”

Congratulations on the award, Sandy! Keep up the good work!
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Nicole receives an Employee of the Month award

Nicole was awarded Employee of the Month at her facility after a colleague witnessed her taking life-saving action with a struggling patient.

The colleague said, “I happened to be outside when I witnessed Nicole’s interaction with a patient. She grabbed a wheelchair for a man who stopped before the front door due to chest pain. He was having a heart attack and was up to the Cath Lab within fifteen minutes of arrival. Without her attention, who knows what would have happened to that man.”

Congratulations on your award, Nicole! Your team is proud of you!

 

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Sarah receives a DAISY Award nomination

A patient nominated Sarah for a DAISY Award for her compassionate and thoughtful care during a frightening experience.

The patient said, “I was recently hospitalized due to a FIB event. I had never experienced this before and was frightened, short of breath and unsure if I would ever recover. The team of nurses in the ICU treated me with great care and warmth. Sarah really stood out. She not only expressed interest in taking care of my physical well-being but also my spiritual well-being. She recognized I was anxious about my symptoms and offered kind advice. She studied my condition, brought me her medical book and a highlighter and made suggestions with the physician’s approval on how I could improve my sleep and heart health. While waiting for my heart to get back into rhythm, Sarah calmed me with her words. She checked on me, chatted with me and provided amazing care. My heart went back into rhythm, and she came into my room to cheer with me. Sarah thoughtfully reviewed my discharge papers with me and ensured I understood the next steps. She treated me like a close friend. Although I hope not to be admitted to the ICU again, I know if Sarah were there, I would be in great hands.”

Congratulations, Sarah! Your compassionate care makes all the difference in your patients’ lives.
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Heather receives the sweetest praise from her patient

A patient praised Heather for her bright and reassuring presence!

The patient said, “Heather was a breath of fresh air. She treated me and my mom so well when she greeted us and was professional in every way. She has such a beautiful personality that shines like the sun’s rays and the night’s moon. She is an angel of mercy and always went the extra mile to make sure my mom was managed and I was safe. She also educated me in the process. Her empathy, character, love and personality made my stay less depressing. Every time she walked through the door, I felt my suffering ease and my spirits brighten. I will always remember her as she made such a difference in my life.”

We’re so proud to have nurses like you on our team, Heather. Way to go!
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Maila receives a DAISY Award nomination

A patient nominated Maila for a DAISY Awared for her consistent comfort while undergoing chemotherapy.

The patient wrote, “Maila has such a caring and warming temperament with her patients. She administered my chemotherapy last night. I was a bit nervous about the chemo drugs I would be given, but her bright smile and cheerful attitude put me at ease, and I felt very safe in her hands. She kept checking on me to make sure I was okay all night. She would hold my hand and comfort me. Even though I could tell she was tired after a long night, she still didn’t stop showing her bright smile and warm care. ”

Way to go, Maila. You are truly a caring nurse!
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