FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – We all know that the last couple of years have been extremely hard on anyone working in healthcare.
At the frontline of our local hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s offices are always nurses. Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, several local nurses are being recognized for their exceptional commitment to providing patient care. Seven nurses with Lutheran Health Network have received the DAISY Award for their positive care and impact on the lives of patients and their families.
LHN released the following:
Lutheran Health Network (LHN) nurses go above and beyond to make a positive difference. The DAISY Award is one way to recognize exceptional care, compassion and dedication. Patients, families and colleagues may nominate nurses from any LHN hospital, urgent care clinic or Lutheran Health Physicians office for The DAISY Award.
LHN DAISY Award recipients:
Sarah Wall, RN, IBCLC
Lactation
Dupont Hospital
Fort Wayne, IndianaElizabeth Stedwell, RN
Med/Surg
Dukes Memorial Hospital
Peru, INAmber Auriti, RN
Med/Surg
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, INDanielle Gaylord, RN
Med/Surg
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, INMariah Perry, RN
Med/Surg
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, INShelbie Parish, RN
Med/Surg
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, INStephanie Glassley, RN
Med/Surg
Bluffton Regional Medical Center
Bluffton, INThe most recent LHN recipients are listed below and their stories are available here.
The DAISY Foundation™ is a not-for-profit organization established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by members of his family. In late 1999, Patrick died at the age of 33 from complications of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique way of thanking those professionals for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and their families.