Recognition - The DAISY Award

Mackenzie Post, RN, registered nurse in Surgical Services department at Geneva General Hospital, has been honored with “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.” Mackenzie works in the Emergency Department at Geneva General Hospital.

Post’s nomination was submitted by a patient’s grateful family member. “When I met Mackenzie, she was caring for my father-in-law. I was blown away by her professional yet calming aura. I have been a registered nurse for many years in critical care, and have experienced first-hand how truly chaotic nursing has become as a profession. Getting an admission at the start of the shift is always a hectic process. Yet Mackenzie truly showed my father and myself that he was her priority and that she was ready to make him feel both welcome and cared for. I believe that in our day and age of nursing in a post COVID world, we must celebrate and recognize nurses with natural leadership that demonstrate excellent nursing skills. She met and addressed all of his needs safely, developed a strong rapport with him and reassured that my father-in-law was in good hands. My father-in-law was sure to tell me in the morning that Mackenzie was one of his favorite nurses yet. He praised her patience and grace and making him feel like he wasn’t a bother. One of the most stressful nights of our lives – but she helped to make it easier and less scary. You’re an amazing nurse Mackenzie, the care that you provide makes a difference and we thank you for it!” stated a patient’s grateful family member.”

Established by The DAISY Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family, this award recognizes nurses who have had a profound impact in the lives of their patients and patient families. Patrick died at age 33 in 1999 from complications from Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System). The care Patrick received from the nurses at his bedside inspired this award.

If you have received extraordinary care by a nurse, or are a family member of someone who has been treated with great care, and would like to nominate her or him please visit:

http://www.daisynomination.org/0010g00001dcZE0AAM

Nomination boxes are also located throughout Geneva General Hospital and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital.

Each honoree receives a certificate commending her or him as an "Extraordinary Nurse." The certificate 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." Honorees also receive a DAISY Award pin and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe. At each DAISY Award celebration, delicious cinnamon rolls are served, as this was Patrick’s favorite treat and one of the few foods he could eat.