Kristen DeVine, RN, Intensive Care Unit, Blessing Hospital, became the 36th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award.
Through the DAISY award program, patients or their family members, visitors, doctors, hospital staff members or volunteers may recognize the extraordinary care provided by nurses.
DeVine was nominated by the mother of a young man to whom she provided care for a traumatic brain injury. The nomination stated, “Kristen’s calm, cool and confident demeanor was so comforting. She immediately put us at ease. She explained everything to us. She was gentle and compassionate with our son. You can tell so much about a person by how they interact with you and it was obvious she genuinely loves what she does. She not only took amazing care of our son that day but also my husband and me.”
DeVine received a certificate, DAISY Award recipient pin, hand-carved stone sculpture entitled, “A Healer’s Touch” sculpted in Africa specifically for DAISY Award recipients, and a DAISY Award banner to display in her department.
DAISY stands for “Diseases Attacking the Immune System.” The family of a 33-year- old man, who died of an immune system disorder, began the program in 1999 to honor his memory by recognizing extraordinary nurses everywhere who make a difference in the lives of people by the work they do every day. More than 1,900 healthcare providers worldwide participate in the DAISY Award program.
DAISY award nomination forms are located on all nursing units throughout Blessing Hospital, other locations on the 11th Street campus and online here.