Aya Brag Board

A colleague praised Lyneeka

A colleague praised Lyneeka for the huge difference she made in a family’s delivery experience.

The colleague wrote, “I was unable to attend the birth of my first grandchild due to a surgery I was performing. My daughter-in-law’s labor did not go as planned, and she hemorrhaged, losing a significant amount of blood after the delivery. Thankfully, everything worked out okay through the efforts of the entire team. I finally got to hold my granddaughter last night. As my son and daughter-in-law explained their ordeal, they could not say enough about the care and compassion they received from Lyneeka. She was a bright light during a stressful hospitalization. She brought them great comfort. Our family appreciates her wonderful care.”

Lyneeka, your amazing care means all the difference to your patients and their families. Keep it up! ...

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Douglas is given a DAISY Award nomination

A patient’s family member nominated Douglas for a DAISY Award for his bright presence during a difficult hospital stay.

The family member said, “My mom was admitted to the hospital after falling and fracturing her hip and experienced a challenging, weekend-long stay. When Doug came on duty, it was like a ray of sunshine appeared. He spent the next several days caring for my mom. He maintained her dignity while providing personal care with professionalism, compassion and gentle humor. We are so thankful to have had Doug work with us and hope he can model nursing care for other healthcare professionals.”

Your exceptional care is second to none, Doug. Congratulations on a well-deserved nomination! ...

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April is given a DAISY Award

April received a DAISY Award for her exemplary kindness toward a patient in her care during an ER stay and the huge difference she made for the patient’s family during a very difficult time.

The patient’s family member wrote, “I want to thank April. My father and I were fortunate to have her as his nurse on two different occasions. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and required two ER visits for supportive care. Visiting the ER is never pleasant, but April made a difficult day so much better. During our first visit, she greatly impressed us with her professionalism, skill and authentic, personable personality. When we returned a month later, she immediately recognized my dad. I thought she simply remembered his name, but I later realized she truly recognized him. It meant so much to my dad. Who knew there could be continuity of care in an ER of all places? She made us feel known and familiar. I’ll never forget how my dad liked a warmed blanket. On our second visit, April noticed he was cold when we removed his shirt and brought him a warm blanket. Well, she brought him three or four, and even wrapped one over his head so he almost looked like a shepherd. He absolutely loved it. He commented on how very, very good he felt as he drifted off to sleep. My dad passed away six days after that visit. I won’t forget the kindness, compassion and perfect care April gave him. She was a very bright spot during a very difficult and sad time. We are so grateful for having exceptional nurses like April.”

Congratulations on the well-deserved award, April! Your compassionate care touches the lives of your patients and their families. Keep up the good work! ...

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Erika receives six DAISY Award nominations

Erika received six DAISY Award nominations from patients who were touched by her kindness and above-and-beyond care!

One patient wrote, “I am a liver transplant recipient and received so much positivity from Erika. She took the time to know my family who were here from out of town. You can immediately tell she loves her role! Erika is calm and pleasant and made me smile! From explaining medications and answering questions to making me and my family as comfortable as possible, we couldn’t have asked for a better nurse who truly has a heart of gold! Thank you, Erika, for being a bright ray of sunshine during my recovery! She truly loves her role and does it with such grace and compassion. Thank you! Thank you, a million times!”

Another patient said, “I would take Erika home if I could! She is everything a nurse should be: kind, funny, caring and pleasant. She was always there when she was needed and took time to explain everything. If I wanted something I couldn’t have, she always thought of ways to accommodate me. She goes the extra mile and is a great person, a compassionate friend and the best nurse. Thank you, Erika!”

Another patient added, “I have never experienced a nurse as caring and personable as Erika. Her can-do attitude was evident in everything she did. Her kindness toward my wife was beyond caring. She made sure we understood my care. The compassion and skill she demonstrated were constant throughout my stay. If I was down, she had a way to perk me up. Erika stands out as a great example of strong patient care and compassion. No matter who was working with her, she consistently displayed team effort. I am confident Erika has a positive impact on all the patients and families in her care.”

Six nominations are nothing short of amazing! Congratulations, Erika, and keep it up to good work! ...

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Kimberly is nominated for a DAISY Award

Kimberly received a DAISY Award nomination during her recent assignment.

One patient wrote, “Nurse Kim is an outstanding nurse. She goes above and beyond to ensure her patients are taken care of. When I entered the hospital, my hair was more than a mess. From being in different hospitals over the past several weeks, my hair had become a mass of tangles as I’d never had before. I seriously thought I was going to have to cut it off. Nurse Kim brought me a conditioner and a good brush, and the tangles were gone. I was amazed! Because of her, I got to keep my long hair. She always goes out of her way to make others feel good.”

Another individual said, “Kim goes above and beyond to be kind and helpful to her patients. She does nice things like setting timers to turn off the IV alarm before it wakes you up when you’re sleeping. That kindness goes a very long way when you don’t feel good. She is a huge asset to her profession. Thank you for your kindness, Kim!”

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

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Autumn is nominated for a DAISY Award

A patient nominated Autumn for a DAISY Award for her incredible care during a difficult delivery.

“My husband and I were blessed to have Autumn as our nurse during our labor and delivery stay. Autumn is outstanding and an example of how nurses should be. She coached me and was there every second of my delivery. I had to have a C-section early in the morning after laboring for so long. This brought me to tears, but Autumn comforted me and answered my questions. She made a difficult experience better by helping me feel cared for. My husband and I are nurses, and we thought we were good, but Autumn set a new standard for how we will practice every day. There’s no nurse more deserving of this award. Thank you again, Autumn, for everything you did for us.”

Autumn, your compassionate care makes all the difference to your patients. Congratulations on the nomination! ...

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Jordyn is praised by her facility

Jordyn received a shout-out from her facility for her skills as a great RN.

The shout-out said, “You were recognized today by your colleagues during our weekly inpatient team huddle. The team said you ask great questions, are a skilled patient advocate and always show up for educational opportunities. They hope to work with you more in the future! On behalf of our whole team, thank you for your hard work and leading the way by embodying our team’s values of compassion and teamwork.”

Congratulations, Jordyn! Keep up the fantastic work! ...

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Kimberly receives a DAISY Award nomination

Kimberly was nominated for a DAISY Award for the above-and-beyond care she showed to a patient.

The patient’s family member wrote, “Kimberly was our nurse at night for a short time after we returned from the ICU. She stayed in touch with my husband and our family throughout his stay. During our comfort care stay period, she brought us a homemade meal and continued to visit us often. On a morning when my husband’s health took a dive, we requested Kimberly to care for him. She continued to comfort our family and cared for his pain. She even gave us her personal cell number and continues to stay in touch as a friend and not just as our nurse.”

Kimberly, you truly exemplify what it means to provide quality care to your patients. Congratulations on the nomination! ...

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Jennifer receives an award from her patient’s family

A patient’s family awarded Jennifer for the way her kindness deeply affected them. Here is her story:

When Jennifer arrived at her shift, she realized her patient was uncomfortable and struggling to breathe. She immediately took action and spent four hours with him to position him comfortably so he could breathe and ease his high temperature with moist clothes and ice packs. She learned the patient’s wife and son had been with him all day without anything to eat or drink, so she personally got them sandwiches and drinks. Following the patient’s passing, Jennifer contacted the funeral home for his family so they could have time to process. The patient’s family expressed tremendous gratitude that Jennifer was with them. Her kindness, patience and compassion made the difference when they needed it most.

Jennifer said she did what she always does: treat people like humans and bring comfort where she can. After a career as a hairdresser, Jennifer went back to school to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse like her mother. She felt if she could make a little difference in the world, she would be happy. She certainly did that for this patient and his family!

A touching story, Jennifer. Congratulations on the award. We’re proud to have you on the team! ...

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