Griffin Health in recently honored Vincent Carrera, RN, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care nurses provide patients and families every day. Winners can be nominated by patients, patients’ family or friends, or fellow caregivers for their exemplary care.
Carrera, a nurse for Griffin Hospital’s Critical Care Unit, was nominated by a fellow caregiver member for his exceptional, patient-centered care and support for his patients’ spirits.
“We had a patient with no family who was admitted for an extended period of time. This patient was in respiratory distress and very anxious on multiple occasions,” the nomination for Carrera stated. “Vinny recognized the patient’s need for human interaction, and would talk to him, reassure him and ensure all his needs were always met despite his confusion. He constantly advocated for the patient and would be in the room assisting him even when he was not the nurse assigned to him for that day.
“This is just one example where Vinny has gone above and beyond for his patients. I have overheard countless interactions with the patients and their families to ensure that he is providing the best care possible while meeting the needs and wishes of the patient.”
Information about the DAISY Award is included in Griffin Health patient information packets and nomination forms are available online and at all Griffin Health locations. The award recipients are chosen by a committee at Griffin and the award is presented throughout the year. For more information, visit griffinhealth.org/daisy.
About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of 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 and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.