St. Mary's Hospital issued the following announcement on Dec. 21.
Lorrie Gladden, a registered nurse with St. Mary’s Home Health Care/Hospice/Palliative Care Services, has received St. Mary’s systemwide DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence.
Gladden was nominated for the award by a patient who was touched by her compassion, skill, and eagerness to know him as a person, not just a case.
“When you are bed-ridden for weeks and weeks, especially during a pandemic, the loneliness of being so isolated and inactive is very real,” the patient writes in Gladden's nomination. “Lorrie has been a welcome optimist during this time, a bright spot three times per week thanks to her cheerful disposition and genuine care for me as a human being.
“Lorrie demonstrates compassionate care by taking a sincere interest in my hobbies, getting to know my family, and asking questions about the latest book I’m reading,” the patient states. “She connects with me as a person, all the while providing exceptionally thorough care. I can always count on Lorrie to make sure the complexities of my care are handled.”
“Lorrie is a tremendous nurse and a valued member of our home health care team,” said Nicole Woods, RN, BSN, manager of patient care services. "As her nominator said, she is compassionate, knowledgeable, skillful, and a proactive problem solver. We are so proud to have her on our team.”
Gladden is a resident of Oconee County who joined St. Mary’s Home Health Care Services in October 2020. She provides care to patients in their homes primarily in Greene, Morgan and Oconee counties.
“Receiving the DAISY Award is something that a nurse can take with them for their entire career,” said Ann Gomes, director of Orthopedics and chair of St. Mary's DAISY Award Committee. “It’s special for every nurse who receives it. We are proud of all our nurses, but especially proud of Lorrie and all of our DAISY Award recipients.”
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Source: St. Mary's Hospital
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