OSF HealthCare Saint Clare Medical Center has announced Meredith Benson, BSN, RN, as the 2024 DAISY Award winner for exceptional nursing. Nominated by a nurse practitioner, Meredith is recognized for her compassionate care in the Emergency Department. The DAISY Award honors nurses who provide outstanding patient and family care.
“We are privileged to be affiliated with the DAISY Foundation. Patients and families can recognize our nurses that go above and beyond to make them feel safe and cared for,” said Lisa Garcia, chief nursing officer at OSF Saint Clare.
“My grandmother was brought into the ED, and I was hesitant, as I was more familiar with the other nurses on staff that day. I was very pleasantly surprised with the time, courtesy and compassion she provided my grandmother. Upon arrival, Meredith did not hesitate to make sure she was well taken care of and showed in her tasks that she was anticipating what was needed before having to be asked by the physician to make sure she was well taken care of, and her health care needs were met. Despite a very busy ED, she did not ever indicate my grandmother was too much work or taking too much of her time and maintained a smile on her face the whole time. There was not any task she did without explaining to my grandmother exactly what she was doing and why, what they were looking for and what she may expect next. I could not have been happier with the care she received while in the ED and I thank you. Her compassion and expertise did not go unnoticed.”
From the nominations for the DAISY Award, a committee from OSF Saint Clare selects one recipient annually. To recognize an employee who has provided exceptional care, submit a nomination to honor their dedication at osfhealthcarefoundation.org/nominate-a-nurse.