Three Saint Francis Nurses Presented with DAISY Awards
October 26, 2023Categories: Awards and Recognition
Three nurses at Saint Francis Hospital were recently presented with DAISY Awards. Dori Daly, RN, Marisa Purcell, RN, and Alison Wolf, RN, were all recognized for making a difference in the lives of their patients and their families.
Dori has been a nurse for 32 years in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and was nominated by a colleague. She currently serves as a charge nurse on the night shift, handling the leadership activities on the unit and making sure it runs smoothly. Dori was recognized for her “good listening skills, divergent thinking for problem solving, and the ability to empathize and sympathize with parents and colleagues.” She also mentors new colleagues and leads by example with calm composure and exhibits compassionate teaching skills in showing new parents how to care for their infant in preparation to go home. The colleague who nominated her said, “Dori is modest when it comes to taking credit for knowing and doing the right thing. Someone is getting through something hard right now because she’s got their back. Everything would be better if more people were like her.”
Marisa is a nurse on Unit 9-9 and was nominated by the family member of a patient, who stated in the nomination form that they are also a nurse and understands how hectic the days can be. This family member recognized Marisa for taking the time to talk to them and let them know what was going on with their family member during their stay in the hospital. They concluded their nomination by saying “Thank you so much, Marisa, for being a kind and good human and doing what you do. From one nurse to another – you are one of the good ones.”
Alison is a nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and was nominated by a colleague who wrote, “Alison is the epitome of a nurse. She is calm, caring, compassionate, and never bats an eye at helping others.” Her colleague recognized her calming voice and the way she speaks to her patients, reassuring them that she is right there to help them get through their pain. Alison’s nominating colleague said, “The patient always comes first for her, and she bends over backwards to make sure that they have the best care she can give. We are lucky to have her at Saint Francis.”
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the autoimmune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, his family deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. After he passed, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a public way.
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