Our most recent DAISY Award winner is Janet W., an RN in our 3ICU area. She was nominated by a co-worker who has seen countless acts of compassion by Janet to her patients and others. #DAISYAward

Her nomination read, “There was a patient on the unit that had been struggling with their health for a long time before getting answers that she needed open heart surgery. Janet, being the compassionate and caring nurse that she is, found out that the patient loved to play Uno Attack. All weekend they talked about the joys of playing the game. The next day, Janet went above and beyond for the patient. She brought the game to the unit. The patient was scheduled for open heart surgery that day. It brought the most amazing smile to her face. I have witnessed countless compassionate and caring acts of kindness that Janet has made over the years. She is one of the most amazing nurses. She truly cares and gets to know each one of her patients, including what they love and what motivates them. She is an extraordinary nurse. For days after the event, the patient asked if Janet was here and when she would be back. She even asked the other nurses if they wanted to play. Janet, of course, had left the game for the patient to play. That one of act of kindness helped the patient get through the difficult recovery from open heart surgery. Janet is truly a blessing to Riverside and all of the patients that she comes across. She is the definition of extraordinary.”

We are celebrating Labor and Delivery RN Hannah L. as our most recent DAISY Award Winner. The DAISY Award is an honor that recognizes the exceptional, skillful, and compassionate care these nurses demonstrate for our patients and families every day.

A patient nominated Hannah, “Hannah came on and took care me the morning of April 7th. I was 35 weeks and had preeclampsia again this time around. I was pushing and Hannah stated that if the baby’s heartbeat didn’t increase then we would be going back for a C-section. After about 10 seconds, she stated that we were going to be going for an emergency c-section due to the baby’s heartbeat being super low and not coming back up. Her and the two other nurses were super-fast at getting me right into the OR. Hannah advocated for me, when the anesthesiologist tried to put me to sleep, and kept telling him that my epidural was working and they could use that to numb me even more, instead of putting me to sleep. My baby was out within 5 minutes of Hannah using her best judgment and telling me I needed a C-section. I was awake to hear my baby cry after she was out and for that I am so thankful. I cannot thank Hannah enough for her skills, compassion, knowledge, and promptness to keep me and my baby safe. Hannah returned the next morning and took care of me again. She listened to my needs and concerns and did everything she possibly could for me to be comfortable. I’m so thankful for the bond that I felt was so easy to establish with her. I will forever be thankful for her.”

Congrats to our newest DAISY Winner Chloe Dalton. Here is the story, “I had been having regular contractions, so my husband and I headed to the hospital. I could tell my contractions were getting closer and stronger but upon an exam by Chloe, we found out that I was actually very (unexpectedly) close to delivery. We were thankful that Chloe had already started to compile our paperwork prior to us arriving. Having a lot to do and not a lot of time, Chloe kept calm and worked as a team with other nurses to make sure everything was ready for delivery. She coached me through the entire process. […] While it could have been a very nerve-racking process, Chloe made sure my husband and I understood everything that was happening, answered every question we had, and was there for any concern we expressed. Her care and passion for us as her patients made our experience something very special. She even took a few moments to check in on us in post-partum. She will always hold a special part in our memories for her compassionate and outstanding care.”

Meet our newest DAISY award recipient, Chloe Hanegraaf. Chloe is an ICU Registered Nurse at Riverside Healthcare. The DAISY Award is an honor that recognizes the exceptional, skillful, and compassionate care these nurses demonstrate for our patients and families every day.

Her nomination read, “Coming to the ICU with my husband in critical condition was very scary. The amount of care and compassion exceeded any expectations I could ever imagine. Not only with my husband but with me also. Chloe is an incredible nurse. She went above and beyond with comforting my husband and I. Her communication with us was also incredible. She was extremely knowledgeable and informative, making sure we understood. … I’m not sure I have ever met a more compassionate, comforting and knowledgeable person, and I know I have never met a nurse like her. On every level, she was amazing! Thank you, Chloe, for every single thing you helped us [with], and we are forever grateful for you. Much love and appreciation.”