Finger Lakes Health honored Cara Carter, RN, who works in the Surgical Services department at Geneva General Hospital, with “The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.”
A grateful patient nominated Carter for this award. "I recently had to have surgery done at GGH. Having been healthy my entire life, this was going to be a new experience for me. Once settled in my room Cara immediately began to notice the anxiety I was beginning to feel. With numerous nurses, techs, anesthesiologists and assistants, doctors, and signing forms, things began to feel a bit overwhelming.
Besides taking care of her nursing duties, Cara continually took the time to comfort and assure me everything was going to be ok. A comforting hand and conversations to try and take my mind off the surgery was well appreciated. After surgery and in recovery Cara was there when I woke up to make sure I was comfortable and to assure me everything went well. She continually checked in on me to address any needs I may have had and to make sure I was doing ok and pain-free.
Besides her nursing professionalism, I can’t thank Cara enough for her compassionate care and ability to comfort what surgery could never do. The whole surgical team was great as well."
The DAISY Foundation, a not-for-profit organization established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family, recognizes nurses who have had a profound impact on 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 autoimmune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System). The care Patrick received from the nurses at his bedside inspired this award.
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.
If you have received extraordinary care from 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.