DAISY Award Recipients
The DAISY Award program celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Anyone may thank a nurse by filling out a DAISY form and submitting it to the DAISY Coordinator. Forms are available at each nurses’ station as well as online. Following are Daisy honorees and their amazing stories.
Tiffany Willis, RN
During a deeply emotional and challenging time, Tiffany Willis provided compassionate, attentive care that made her patient feel truly seen, heard, and safe. She took the time to clearly explain each step, answer every question, and offer reassurance, creating a sense of comfort and trust...
Jacqueline Jackson, RN
During a frightening emergency surgery, Jacqueline Jackson provided comfort, reassurance, and a sense of calm when it was needed most. With her warm demeanor, humor, and compassionate care, she helped both the patient and their family feel at ease, treating them like her own and...
Fawn Slaughter, RN
Fawn demonstrated extraordinary compassion and leadership while caring for a young patient facing end-of-life circumstances. Responding immediately to an urgent need, she ensured a seamless admission and coordinated closely between hospice and hospital teams to provide timely, dignified care. Throughout the patient’s stay, Fawn not...
Amber Freeman, RN
Amber Freeman is an extraordinary nurse whose compassion and dedication have left a lasting impact on countless patients and families. She is consistently described as hardworking, personable, and deeply caring, bringing warmth and positivity to every interaction. Amber supports not only her patients but also their...
Misty Calvert, RN
Recently, a patient was involved in a multi-vehicle wreck, Misty found out that the patient was just trying to get to the grocery store for a few things and was not going to be able to go due to the wreck. She took it upon...
Mason Pittman, RN
Mason Pittman, RN, provided exceptional compassion and attentiveness while caring for a Med/Surg patient during a difficult hospitalization. Though newly graduated, Mason demonstrated remarkable professionalism, patience, and empathy, taking time to truly listen and ensure both the patient and spouse felt supported and valued. He...
Carson Custis, RN
Carson went above and beyond for our Grandmother Mary Leach, throughout her entire stay, up until her last days. He was very attentive and caring. He made sure to communicate to us about everything that was going on and answered all of our questions. The...
Trish Goodwin, RN
Trish is a gem! She was helpful, compassionate, knowledgeable and very patient. She stopped me in the hall to ask how my brother was doing days after they moved him from ICU. Truly a caring nurse.
Corey Bennett, RN
My Grandfather William R Martin was transferred to NRMC ER after suffering a stroke. He has been battling with Parkinson’s for years and it’s been hardest on my grandmother. She is not easy to get along with and next to impossible to please. Corey was...
Chris Holmes, LPN
Chris personifies caring. His smile is infectious. Even if you’re not well, it’s hard not to return the smile. And his offer to help is so sincere. You are most often stressed to the max in a hospital situation — I think most everyone would...
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) 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 autoFimmune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget!
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- Kasey Cain, RN
- Tara Weaver, LPN, Cardiology – Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
- Seth Johnson
- Rasheeda Slate