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Kimberly is praised by a colleague

A colleague praised Kimberly for her life-saving attention to detail during a hectic night in her unit.

The colleague said, “Kimberly quite literally saved a life, and I’m extremely grateful for her wonderful care. During an exhausting shift, we had a patient together who was brought in for alcohol intoxication. He had some blood on him, but no significant signs of trauma. He was sobering up but still a little altered when Kimberly noted he had some swelling and redness. We decided to get him a CT scan and he ended up having an epidural hematoma, skull fracture and subarachnoid hemorrhage. Because of her good care, the patient got the workup he needed, and she deserves to be recognized for that.”

Congratulations, Kimberly! Your team appreciates your hard work and attention to detail. Keep it up! ...

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Nicholas is praised by a patient’s family member

Nicholas received positive feedback from a patient’s family member.

The family member wrote, “I wanted to give a shout-out to Nicholas for his outstanding patient care. My dad received excellent care from the time he was in the ER to the time he was discharged. Nicholas and the other OT/PT staff went above and beyond their call of duty. Thank you so much.”

Congratulations, Nicholas! Your patients and their families appreciate you. Keep up the good work! ...

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A patient praises Jolleen’s quality care

A patient praised Jolleen for her above and beyond nursing.

The patient wrote, “Jolleen is a wonderful healthcare professional and person. She was my nurse during my hospital stay after falling off an extension ladder. I couldn’t walk or even get out of bed for the first couple of days, but she went above and beyond to assist me. She treated me with all the kindness and professionalism I could have ever imagined, and words cannot truly express my appreciation for her compassion and empathy. I was discharged significantly early, and I know in my heart it was because of Jolleen’s efforts. She sets the standard for others to follow and deserves acknowledgment because I know she treats others the same way she treated me.”

Congratulations, Jolleen! Your patients appreciate your quality care, and so do we! Keep up the great work! ...

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Vickie is nominated for a DAISY Award

A patient most nominated Vickie for a DAISY Award for her compassionate care.

The patient wrote, “Not only did Vickie give me top-quality care, but she was incredibly professional. She was one of my favorite nurses, but more importantly, she became my friend. She consistently gave me compassionate care and was very attentive to my every need. We are lucky to have nurses like Vickie out there.”

Congratulations, Vickie! Your patients appreciate your quality care, and so do we! ...

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Amanda receives a DAISY Award nomination

A patient’s family member nominated Amanda for a DAISY Award for the touching care she provided.

The family member wrote, “Amanda gave my mom extraordinary care in an unfortunate circumstance. She shared the story of her own hospitalization and gave my mom hope and a positive outlook. She went out of her way to bring my mom breakfast when we couldn’t get to the cafeteria in time for her to eat. My mom felt so safe in her care and truly felt like she was meant to be her nurse at that time.”

Congratulations on the DAISY Award nomination, Amanda! Keep up the great work! ...

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Judy is praised by a patient

A patient praised Judy for saving his life during a scary situation!

The patient said, “I owe my life to Judy, whose quick action and thinking saved my life during a bad reaction to a new medication. I’ll always owe her a special thank you. These dedicated people do their best to care for you and make you feel safe. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I’ll never forget you.”

Your patients appreciate you, Judy, and so do we! Keep up the exemplary work! ...

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FaTimah is praised by a charge nurse

FaTimah received a shout-out from her charge nurse!

The charge nurse said, “FaTimah went above and beyond the call of duty not only for her patients but for mine as well. I was a charge nurse in full assignment, with little support staff. I managed to pass my medication and complete an assessment of a patient, but then the unit got inundated with admissions. Without asking for help, FaTimah swooped in, took over some of the tasks patients needed and responded to my patients’ requests. With a heart of compassion, she acted without me even knowing. She alleviated many responsibilities which would have drowned me during the busy night. She allowed me to be as free as possible to help the rest of the unit while still tending to my patients. She is the definition of amazing and deserves to be recognized as such!”

High praise for a quality nurse! FaTimah, your team appreciates you, and so do we! ...

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Austin is nominated for a DAISY Award

A patient nominated Austin for a DAISY Award for finding solutions and adjusting to challenges surrounding a life-changing surgery.

The patient said, “During an unexpected complication, I had a trache placed. beforehand, Austin helped me manage my fears and pain from a collapsed lung. Each day we met something new, and his interventions made the situation more manageable. While I couldn’t speak, he brought me paper so I could communicate. He set me up for my hygiene and helped me maintain a comfortable environment throughout my stay. He was very informative, and his patience and teaching were so beneficial. I was so afraid, but Austin reassuringly made me feel confident in returning home. I have used the tools he taught me during my recovery. I’m still living with the trache and getting stronger each day. Having gone through this life-changing event, I can honestly say Austin’s impact on me was meaningful. I’ve been through surgeries and hospitalizations before, but never had an impression like the one Austin made. I will forever be grateful for the care I received. He gave me confidence when I thought my life was standing still.”

Austin’s managers added, “Austin goes above and beyond. He’s the best nurse we’ve ever had. It will be our loss when he leaves!”

Congratulations, Austin! Your patients appreciate your attention to detail and care. Keep up the great work! ...

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Jason receives a DAISY Award

Jason received a DAISY Award for his exceptional patient care.

One patient’s family member wrote, “Everyone we encountered during my mother’s hospital stay was exceptional, but some team members stood out above the others. Jason took time out of his busy schedule to talk with me about my mom, her wishes and her life and always ensured I was cared for. He never left the floor without seeing if I needed food, something to drink or a walk. My mom was in bad shape, so I stayed the night. The following morning, I tried to get some sleep, but couldn’t. By the end of the day, I was completely exhausted to the point that I was unsure about even driving home. I told Jason I was leaving and would return in the morning. The next day, I could tell someone had stayed the night in my mom’s room. I learned Jason stayed all night with her and never left her side. He truly went above and beyond and his actions have touched me and my family.”

Congratulations on the DAISY Award, Jason! Keep up the good work! ...

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