Monday, April 18, 2011

Nurses honored with Daisy award

Four CoxHealth nurses recently received the organization's second round of Daisy Awards. The Daisy Awards recognize outstanding nursing care. Nurses receiving the award are:


Janna Woodall, CREW

Woodall was nominated by a member of a patient’s family for support she provided to the family during a patient’s final days. From the nomination: “The compassion (Janna) showed was so meaningful. She answered all the questions we had and I could sense that she genuinely cared. Because I could sense her compassion, when she would put her hand on my shoulder while passing by it was like a true healing touch that comforted me and I appreciate that.”


Chandra Graham and Heather Coulter, Adult Psych II (pictured with chief nursing officer Karen Kramer)

Graham and Coulter were nominated by staff members on the unit after they successfully guided the unit through a period of transition. From the nomination: “They have gone above and beyond any job description to contribute the very best they have to offer for CoxHealth’s Adult Psychiatry units. They do it compassionately, exceptionally and thoroughly. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to succeed individually, or offer our patients the best care that we all strive to provide.”


Latoya Compton, ED South

Compton was nominated by a family member of a patient she cared for in the ER. From the nomination: “Latoya was kind, upbeat and compassionate with just the initial greeting. She was empathetic and genuinely concerned. ... She went above and beyond her job duties as she ensured my husband’s pain level was tolerable before he was discharged.”