Susanne Ivester, a registered nurse who provides care to patients in their home as part of St. Mary’s Home Health Care Services, has received St. Mary’s systemwide DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence.
Ivester was nominated by a patient for not only being smart and competent, but compassionate and caring.
“She is worth her weight in gold and is in the perfect job,” the patient told Ivester’s supervisor, Nicole Woods. “She genuinely took an interest in my life, not just my health issues. She talked with me about my life, my family, and even my dog. She always made me feel like I, as a person, truly matter. She is a kind, beautiful soul and St. Mary’s is lucky to have her!”
“I am thrilled that one of our patients took the time to call and compliment Susanne,” Woods said. “She is a wonderful person, and her personality comes through in the compassionate care she provides to her patients. We have a great team here in Home Health Care, and Susanne is a vital part of it. I’m so happy for her!”
“Receiving the DAISY Award is something that a nurse can take with them for their entire career,” said St. Mary’s DAISY Award coordinator and director of orthopedics, Ann Gomes. “It’s special for every nurse who receives it. We are proud of all our nurses, but especially proud of Susanne and all of our DAISY Award recipients.”
Ivester is a resident of Good Hope who joined St. Mary’s in August 2021. She is married to Jamie Ivester and they have two children, Evan, 17, and Lizzie, 12.
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