The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
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The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died at age 33 of complications from an autoimmune disease. During his illness, the nursing care Patrick received profoundly touched his family. They created this award to honor Patrick’s memory and express gratitude to nurses wherever they practice. The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award has become an international form of nursing recognition to remind nurses of the unforgettable impact their care has on patients and families.
At Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), the DAISY Award recognizes our nurses’ clinical skills and the compassionate care that exemplifies the kind of nurse that our patients, their families, and our staff recognize as exemplary. An RWJUH nurse who receives the DAISY Award consistently:
- Establishes that special connection with the patient and family which demonstrates the trust, care and compassion of the nurse-patient-family relationship
- Has a positive attitude and demonstrates professionalism in the work environment
- Collaborates with the healthcare team to meet the patient’s and family’s needs
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with patients, family members, peers and co-workers
- Lives the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital safety values
If you would like to nominate an RWJUH nurse for the DAISY Award, please use button below for the nomination form on the DAISY Foundation website:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital DAISY Award Recipients
2024
- July: Elizalde Dizon, 2 East Orthopedics
- August: Amanda Castro, Operating Room
- September: Mary Ann Aduna, 2 Core
- October: Lori Prussack, Pediatrics
- November: Priya Abraham, Respiratory Care Unit
2023
- January: Kyle Raymond, 2 East Orthopedics
- February: Kaitlyn Mascali, 4 West
- March: Angelina Castillo, 2 Core
- April: Kirstie McNamara, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
2022
- March: Jamie Sellari, Pediatrics
- May: Nasrin Nikpour, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- July: Terri Brooks, Operating Room
2021
- February: Junerose Gambito, 2 Core
- March: Alexandria Lindower, Operating Room
- May: Catia Quintela, 2 Core
- July: Lindsey Setaro, 2 East Orthopedics
- August: Kortni Zhivotinsky, Adolescents
- September: Kathleen Garbarino, Critical Care Float Pool
- October: Lauren Baldi, Neurocritical Care Unit
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November: Franchesca Mendoza, South Building Medical Unit
2020
- January: Kimberley Weinberg, 2 Core
- February: Jennifer Mackown, Pediatrics
- September: Elzbieta Zych, Emergency Department
- October: Perlita DeChavez, Labor & Delivery
- December: Linette Ruiz Arias, Labor & Delivery
