ROCHESTER—
Nurses at Frisbie Memorial Hospital are being honored with “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.” The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the extraordinary efforts that most nurses perform every single day.
Frisbie Memorial announced on January 19, December’s DAISY Award recipient is Intensive Care Units’, Dawn Vinciguerra, RN, who was nominated by Jo-Ann Brewster, RN, also from the ICU.
Brewster explains, “I'm always impressed with all the nurses on the ICU team; they are so intelligent and compassionate about their work. But one nurse in my opinion deserves recognition: Dawn Vinciguerra. When I started working in the ICU, I immediately saw a woman who deservingly had the respect of medical staff and her co-workers. She is, in my mind, the ‘go-to’ person. Vinciguerra always makes herself available to answer questions, to help with procedures, and to take on some of the most challenging patient assignments—all with a smile on her face.”
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, California, and was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. The care Barnes and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
Every other month, staff nominates a nurse. The DAISY Award Committee then selects the finalist from those nominated. During a brief ceremony attended by senior management, nurse managers and department staff, the honoree receives a certificate commending him or her for being an "Extraordinary Nurse.” It reads: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people." Frisbie Memorial is proud to honor Vinciguerra for her super-human efforts.
Photo Caption: Pictured is DAISY Award recipient Dawn Vinciguerra (left) and nominator, Jo-Ann Brewster. (Courtesy Photo)
