Celebrating January 2018 DAISY Award and Friends of Nursing Award Recipients

Both recipients were honored at a joint surprise celebration that was held on the 4 East unit before their leaders, fellow colleagues, and the Professional Nursing Practice Council members.

The recipient of the January 2018 DAISY Award was Jennie Moore, RN, BSN, from 4 East at the Mercy Campus. Jennie was nominated by her peers and manager.

The recipient of the January 2018 Friends of Nursing Award was Cathie Evans, RN, CHPN, Clinical Outreach Specialist with Harbor Hospice. Cathie was nominated by the 4 East staff and manager.

“Just a few days before Christmas, 4 East had a patient who was nearing the end of a long battle with a life-threatening. The family had many issues they were facing, but Jennie and Cathie remained calm and supportive. The patient’s husband’s birthday was a few days before Christmas. Jennie and Cathie knew that the patient’s husband was focused solely on his wife and on his family’s issues.

“On Thursday, Jennie and Cathie planned a small celebration for the husband’s birthday. On her day off, Cathie brought in a cake from Ryke’s Bakery, and Jennie helped to present the cake to the husband and let him know the cake was to celebrate him and his loving devotion to his wife. The husband was overwhelmed with gratitude. Jennie was able to make sure his wife had a small taste of the icing on the cake to celebrate this sweetness. Later that afternoon, the patient passed away peacefully. Jennie and Cathie’s support to this family during such a difficult time was greatly appreciated and had a tremendously positive impact on this family.”

Congratulations, Jennie and Cathie.