Carlee Jenkins, RN, General Medicine/Observation Decision Unit, became the 79th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on December 13, 2022.
Carlee was nominated by a patient in her care for helping bring the patient’s concerns to other caregivers on the team.
“Carlee was a rock star who helped me get the medical care I needed, and advocated for my needs. I don’t know what would have happened if she was not my nurse that night.
Carlee, thank you for your care. Thank you for your persistence. Thank you for listening to me. Thank you for looking past the tests and seeing what state I was in. Thank you for helping me get the medical attention I needed in order to save my life.”
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 4,800 healthcare providers worldwide participate in the DAISY Award program.
DAISY award nomination forms are located on all nursing units throughout Blessing Hospital and on the internet at blessinghealth.org/recognize.