SGMC Health recognized Lindsey Hulsey with the July DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. She was honored for her compassionate and heartfelt care provided to a patient and his family members.
Hulsey was nominated by a coworker in Palliative Care who witnessed the impact Hulsey had on the patient.
The nomination reads, “Lindsey had been caring for the same patient for two weeks. While caring for him, she spoke with him about his life, his hobbies, and he told her many stories. She formed a strong connection with him.”
Unfortunately, the patient received a poor prognosis and he and his family had made the decision to move to comfort care only. However, the patient valued the care Hulsey provided so much that he postponed comfort care until Hulsey was working again so that she could be with him during his last moments. He even asked her to join the family at his bedside.
Her colleague shared that Hulsey took it upon herself to never leave his side: comforting him with a smile, administering medications, weaning his oxygen, and providing emotional support to the family. He passed away within a few hours with absolute comfort due to her attention and care. She was so gracious, stating that it was all because the other team members had assumed the care of her other patients so she could focus on him.
SGMC Health continues to ask patients and fellow employees to honor nurses they feel go above and beyond in their actions and care. Nominations are reviewed by a committee based on criteria that include compassion, teamwork, leadership, attitude, skills, and knowledge.
DAISY awards are presented monthly in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors. Each honoree receives a certificate commending her or him for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” They also receive a beautiful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. A special floral arrangement of daisies was generously donated by The Flower Gallery, the local sponsor of SGMC Health’s DAISY Award.
To nominate a nurse for the DAISY award, visit sgmc.org/daisy.
