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Christopher receives a DAISY Award nomination

A patient’s mother nominated Christopher for a DAISY Award for the positive impact he had on her son and the trajectory of his care.

The mother wrote, “My 1-year-old son was admitted to the hospital, which we have become very familiar with over the past 9 months since he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 1. This time, I knew things were different. My son declined rapidly, and we were faced with many tough discussions and decisions. We met Chris two weeks into my son’s admission, and my son was immediately drawn to him. After all the tests and procedures, to say he was skeptical to see a new face would be an understatement, but never once did that happen with Chris. My son’s face lit up every time Chris stepped into the room, and a sense of relief came over him. Chris not only gave my son a sense of peace but me and my husband as well. He made sure we understood what was happening, answered our questions and put our worried parent hearts at ease. Chris’ bedside knowledge was an asset numerous times, and I feel he was a key factor in my son’s recovery. He is not only a healthcare provider but an amazing human being! He constantly checked in on me, my husband and our three other sons. He understands how my son’s illness not only affects him but our entire family as a whole.”

Congrats on the well-deserved nomination, Christopher! Keep up the good work.

Queenie is praised by a colleague

A colleague praised Queenie for her skillset and credited her for making their work experience enjoyable.

The colleague said, “I’ve been working at the facility for a month, and I have to say the nicest nurse I’ve met has been another Aya traveler, Queenie! She is so chill and makes everyone feel so valued — coworkers and patients alike! I have specifically heard, on three separate occasions, other nurses say, ‘If I’m ever in the hospital, I want Queenie to be my nurse!’ She always asks if you need help and always looks so calm and collected — even on a busy day! I think a nurse like her should be recognized for being so kind-hearted and welcoming. Thanks to her, my assignment is off to a great start! Kudos to you, Queenie, for being an authentic, wonderful nurse and most of all a kind person!”

Good job, Queenie! Your team admires your hard work and positivity, and so do we.

Tonesha receives a DAISY Award nomination

A colleague nominated Tonesha for a DAISY Award for her teamwork mentality and is grateful to have Tonesha as part of the team.

The colleague wrote, “It is such a blessing to have Tonesha on our unit for this time. She’s always willing to help and teach, and she goes above and beyond. Thanks for being awesome, Tonesha! You deserve the recognition.”

Your colleagues appreciate your hard work, Tonesha. Congratulations on the nomination!

A patient nominates Sabrina for a DAISY Award

A patient nominated Sabrina for a DAISY Award for being both professionally and personally outstanding to not only them but their family as well.

The patient said, “We had the pleasure and honor to have Sabrina as our nurse. Her extremely caring and compassionate personality was much appreciated and made our whole family feel welcome and calm. She answered every question we had with respect and knowledge. We truly loved having her as our nurse.”

Sabrina’s recruiter also said, “Sabrina is very nice and always a pleasure to work with.”

Congratulations on the nomination, Sabrina! Keep up the good work.

Betty is nominated for a DAISY Award

A patient nominated Betty for a DAISY Award, accrediting her wonderful experience to her.

The patient wrote, “We were lucky enough to have Betty here for two nights, one of which was for the delivery of our first baby. Betty was amazing and made sure we understood everything and felt comfortable. She went above and beyond in so many ways. My delivery was long, and she kept me energized and encouraged. I truly loved my birth experience because Betty was a part of it. I have bragged about my amazing nurse to so many people, and she is so deserving of this award.”

High praise for a well-deserving nurse! Congratulations on the nomination, Betty.

Lauren receives an extension offer and praise from a facility director

A facility director praised Lauren and offered her an extension on her assignment.

The director said, “Lauren is a wonderful nurse. Here is a patient comment we received this week about Lauren: ‘Lauren was spectacular both personally and professionally. As the first point of contact on entry to ER, she set the tone for a great experience considering I was being treated in an ER. Overall, it was a good experience, and I like your ER better than any other I have been to in this city.'”

Congratulations on the praise and extension offer, Lauren. Keep up the good work!

Leila receives praise from a coworker

A colleague praised Leila for her mindfulness and teamwork attitude.

The colleague wrote, “I’d like to brag about Leila. She worked with me in the ER. She was very kind and helpful to me and others. She offered me help when I was drowning. I am so thankful to her because there were very few people who helped when I was working there. Leila, wherever you are now, I wish you well and happiness on your next assignment!”

Congratulations, Leila! Your coworkers appreciate you, and so do we!

Hailey receives a DAISY Award nomination

A patient nominated Hailey for a DAISY Award for the sincerity and patience she provided during their stay.

The patient wrote, “I was in the hospital for a little over a week, and Hailey was hands-down the most helpful and knowledgeable individual during my stay. She always answered my call button in a timely manner. I had been very worried about my ailment, and she provided relief with her explanations without making magical promises — only facts. The time she took to explain everything helped me feel more comfortable. She kept me aware of my situation so I didn’t just sit and stew in my worries. She genuinely cared, and you can’t fake that.”

A well-deserved nomination for a very caring person. Congratulations, Hailey!

Randall receives his second DAISY Award nomination

A patient nominated Randall, AKA Randy, for a DAISY Award, attributing their positive hospital experience entirely to Randall. This is the second DAISY Award nomination Randall has received.

The patient wrote, “I was placed in the ICU for a wound, and Randy did a stellar job caring for me. He went the extra mile to help me control the pain and explained in layman’s terms what was going on with my wound and the kind of care he was providing. The wound care and the pain control were lifesavers in themselves. I have no medical background, but Randy never got upset when I asked him to repeat himself in regard to what was happening and my next steps in the healing process. Randy, I want you to know I am so grateful for the compassion and care you provided. He was a godsend to me and the other people he worked with.”

Randy, this awe-inspiring story exemplifies the reason you have received two DAISY Award nominations. Congratulations, and keep up the amazing work!

Devin receives an Award from a facility’s trauma team

A facility trauma team presented an award to Devin for being a strong performer at Brenner Children’s Hospital.

In regards to the award, Devin said, “A one-year-old patient was critically ill with a head bleed and had to be emergently intubated and transported to the operating room. We all worked well together in caring for this patient, and I really felt supported by the facility staff.”

Devin’s recruiter added, “Devin is always great at communicating, and nurse management always wants to keep him around. He is a true leader!”

Devin, your team is proud of you, and so are we! Congrats on the amazing award.

Efosa receives a thank you note from a patient

Efosa received a note from a patient thanking him for the stellar care he provided and recognizing his determination to provide the best care.

The patient wrote, “Efosa was a fantastic nurse! He had great bedside manners, truly listened to his patients and constantly popped in to see if I needed anything! He was thorough and returned in good time when I requested medication or whatever I needed. He also genuinely wanted to learn about my blood disorder, HAE, so he could be confident as my nurse. When his shift ended, he said he hoped to be my nurse the next day. I completely believe he came into work that day not knowing anything about HAE, but left knowing what it is and how to care for patients with this rare, life-threatening disorder. After a challenging night, I was so happy to see him walk into my room the next day. My anxiety dropped, and I felt safe to sleep and heal because I knew I was in good hands.”

Thank you for your amazing care and genuine interest in your patients, Efosa. They’re so grateful, and so are we!

Suzanne is complimented by a facility director

A facility director complimented Suzanne on her work ethic and the daily contributions she made at the facility.

The director said, “Kudos to Suzanne for going above and beyond, advocating for patients and providing compassionate, patient-centered care with humor, humanity and kindness. Thank you for working at our facility!”

Suzanne’s recruiter added, “Suzanne is one of the most passionate and caring nurses I have ever met. She has deep empathy for her patients and puts their well-being above everything else, even in challenging environments or whatever the circumstance may be. It’s an honor to work with her. She is super funny and an all-around great human!”

We are so proud to have a nurse like you, Suzanne. Thank you for everything you do!