Catawba Valley Health System is proud to announce its latest quarterly DAISY Award winner, Brooke Huffman, RN, of the Pediatric Unit. Her nomination read:
“I want to recognize my son’s nurse, Brooke, for the exceptional care she has provided to not only him but us as his parents as well. Our relationship with Brooke started during our three-month NICU stay over three years ago, and now this was, unfortunately, our second hospital admission in the past six months. We have had the privilege of Brooke taking care of him both times.
“This admission started by Brooke walking down to the emergency room herself to check on him and help the emergency room nurse any way she could to get him up to his room quicker so he could be comfortable and get much-needed rest. She didn’t have to do that, but that is just a small glimpse into how compassionate she is about her role as a pediatric nurse. When I saw Brooke come around the corner, I knew we were in great hands that day.
“Brooke is the most attentive and proactive nurse we have ever had. I feel as if she knew exactly what we needed before we even needed it. She has a way of just bringing calmness and peace to a stressful situation and time in our lives.
“Not only was she outstanding with our son and us, but I also recognized how she had such an established, professional, and trustworthy rapport with the rest of my son’s care team. It makes such a huge difference when everyone works well together for the good of the patient, and you know you can truly trust everyone.
“There were so many big and small details that Brooke did for us, and she deserves to be recognized and honored for her exceptional care. She went above and beyond her duties to make sure we had everything we needed and more. We are so thankful for Brooke and want her to know how great she really is.”
The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died of complications of the autoimmune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. The award is given in numerous countries around the world.
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