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Hamilton Nurse Recognized With DAISY Award

Hanna Nicholson, a registered nurse on the Westcott Beckler Morrison medical unit at Hamilton Medical Center (HMC), recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award recognizes exemplary nursing excellence and is the highest honor a nurse can receive at HMC.

Hannnah Nicholson is the nurse who won the daisy award pictured with her flowers and her award statue

Nicholson was nominated by a patient’s family member who mentioned her respectful and caring nature, compassion and gentleness as reasons for the nomination. The nomination also mentioned that Nicholson learned some words in the patient’s language to help in calming and making the patient comfortable. According to the nominator, “she truly cares about her patients.”

The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

DAISY Award recipients receive an honorary DAISY pin, a banner to display on their unit, an award certificate, and the Healer’s Touch, a hand-carved sculpture by the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. The sculpture is especially meaningful because of the profound respect the Shona tribe gives to their traditional “healers.” A Shona healer is affectionately regarded as a treasure by those they are caring for which describes exactly how the DAISY Foundation and Hamilton feel about nurses.

Twelve other nurses were also nominated for the award. They include: Nikki Taylor, Tara Skiffen, Shelby Mdeiway, Scott Cavanaugh, Anissa Sosebee, Stephanie Hawkins, Cassie Chamlee, Nina Smith, Theresa Brown, Amber Tuck, Ashlee Ingle and Beth Strawbridge.

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The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.

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Hamilton Nurse Recognized With DAISY Award

Julie King holding her DAISY award
Julie King, RN

Julie King, a registered nurse on the Mother-Baby unit at Hamilton Medical Center (HMC), recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award recognizes exemplary nursing excellence, and is the highest honor a nurse can receive at HMC.

King was nominated by another healthcare professional who mentioned that she went above and beyond in her care of a patient, all with an upbeat and positive attitude. The nomination said that King took it on herself to call and set up a follow-up health appointment, color-coded a medication schedule (patient preference), and researched and helped secure a home blood pressure monitor.

The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

DAISY Award recipients receive an honorary DAISY pin, a banner to display on their unit, an award certificate, and the Healer’s Touch, a hand-carved sculpture by the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. The sculpture is especially meaningful because of the profound respect the Shona tribe gives to their traditional “healers.” A Shona healer is affectionately regarded as a treasure by those they are caring for which describes exactly how the DAISY Foundation and Hamilton feel about nurses.

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.

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Hamilton Nurse Leader Recognized with DAISY Leader Award

Hamilton nurse leader recognized with DAISY Leader Award
Brandy Salazar, critical care and progressive care unit manager at Hamilton Medical Center, recently received the DAISY Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leaders. From left are Jennifer Ward, RN, clinical resource nurse; Salazar; and Mike Allen, director of Critical Care, Emergency Department and Overhouse.

Brandy Salazar, critical care and progressive care unit manager at Hamilton Medical Center, recently received the DAISY Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurse Leaders. The DAISY Leader Award recognizes exemplary nursing leadership excellence.

 

Salazar was nominated by four staff members who mentioned that she is compassionate, caring, supportive, kind, competent, encouraging, respected, trustworthy and a great listener.

 

“Brandy is the perfect example of a DAISY Leader,” said Jennifer Ward, RN, clinical resource nurse. “Along with great listening skills, she is also trustworthy. Trust is not something that is easily earned, however, Brandy makes it seem effortless. She is a cheerleader of growth and development, and she always encourages staff to be the best they can be to provide the best care for our patients.”

 

Six other nurse leaders were also nominated for the award. They include: Jennifer Ward, Cyndi Kernea, Becky Jackson, Joan Hughes, Kay Coffelt and Terri Brown.

 

The qualifications for the award include:

  • Role modeling compassion and exemplary practice
  • Role modeling behavior perceived as extraordinary
  • Creating an environment that fosters care and compassion
  • Creating an environment where attributes of trust, compassion, mutual respect, continued professional development and ethical behavior are modeled and supported
  • Motivating staff with a shared vision and enthusiasm to achieve better outcomes for themselves and for their patients
  • Mentoring staff members
  • Being accessible, available and responsive to the needs of others, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving for individuals and within the context of the team
  • Promoting and enhancing the image of nursing within the organization, the community and the profession.

 

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Hamilton Nurse Recognized With DAISY Award

DAISY Award winner - Josh Cole
From left are Jeff Myers, CEO; Brandy Salazar, Critical Care manager; Cole; Mike Allen, director of Emergency Services/Critical Care; Cathy Ferguson, chief nursing officer.

Josh Cole, a registered nurse in the medical intensive care unit (MICU) at Hamilton Medical Center (HMC), recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award recognizes exemplary nursing excellence, and is the highest honor a nurse can receive at HMC. An award presentation reception was recently held.

 

Cole was nominated by a patient. The nomination mentioned that he is understanding, a good communicator, personal, professional and that he went out of his way to make the patient more comfortable.

 

“Josh is a kind and compassionate nurse,” said Brandy Salazar, Critical Care manager. “He maintains an easy-going and positive attitude. I have received multiple positive comments from patients and their families about Josh. They appreciate the time that he takes when he is at the bedside.”

 

The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

 

DAISY Award recipients receive an honorary DAISY pin, a banner to display on their unit, an award certificate, and the Healer’s Touch, a hand-carved sculpture by the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. The sculpture is especially meaningful because of the profound respect the Shona tribe gives to their traditional “healers.” A Shona healer is affectionately regarded as a treasure by those they are caring for which describes exactly how the DAISY Foundation and Hamilton feel about nurses.

 

Forty-three other nurses were also nominated for the award. They include: Kelsey Mitchell, Levi Barnette,  Cheryl Mitchell, Maci Horne, Chris Satterfield, Amanda Cargal, Jamie Hall, Leigh Ann Smith, Shanna Ramage, Gina Hawkins, Stephanie Bergeron, Justin Bailey, Freddy Fairman, Shana Leonard, Jennifer Waldrop, Brittany Pratt, Scott Cavanaugh, Olivia Ridley, Amy Stafford, Kelli Marcus, Sara Evans, Jim Sanders, Donna Johnson, Sandra Killen, Stephanie Lowery, Stephanie Milton, Niki Gerber, Dawn Holbrook, Joy Holland, Yvette Forster, Beth Strawbridge Oana Tentea, Bayo Adeeko, Melanie Gregory, Rachel Manis, Melissa Eskew, Cassie Chamlee, Rachel Patterson, Tara Skiffen, Andrea Griffith, Molly Cooper, Allison Cartledge and Emily Phillips.

 

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.

Hamilton Nurse Recognized with DAISY Award

Sharon Arp, a registered nurse in the Labor & Delivery unit at Hamilton Medical Center (HMC), recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award recognizes exemplary nursing excellence, and is the highest honor a nurse can receive at HMC. An award presentation reception was recently held.

 

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Sharon Arp, a registered nurse in the Labor & Delivery unit at Hamilton Medical Center (HMC), recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. From left are Arp and Melinda Edgeman, Women’s Services director.

Arp was nominated by two patients. The nominations mentioned her expertise, patience, humor, availability, compassion and communication as reasons why she was nominated.

 

“Sherry is one of the ‘go-to’ nurses in the department,” said Dee Nichols, clinical manager. “She is a great nurse and gives excellent care.”

 

The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

 

DAISY Award recipients receive an honorary DAISY pin, a banner to display on their unit, an award certificate, and the Healer’s Touch, a hand-carved sculpture by the Shona tribe in Zimbabwe. The sculpture is especially meaningful because of the profound respect the Shona tribe gives to their traditional “healers.” A Shona healer is affectionately regarded as a treasure by those they are caring for which describes exactly how the DAISY Foundation and Hamilton feel about nurses.

 

Twenty-seven other nurses were also nominated for the award. They include: Scott Cavanaugh, Jackie Elbert, Lourdes Rios, Sallie Sanders, Stephanie Bergeron, Justin Bailey, Tara Skiffen, Debbie Hall, Kim Ledford, Barbara Jones, Stephanie Hawkins, Shana Leonard, Kellie Ogles, Retha Blalock, Amanda Cargal, Andrea Hill, Sequoyah Mack, Sheena Battles, Allison Cartledge, Brandy Setser, Brandy Southerland, Amanda Davis, Tori Payne, Melissa Eskew, Carrie McDougal, Levi Barnette and Dana Belcher

 

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.