Perez receives second Daisy Award
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Wilmington, Ohio -- Dawn Perez of Wilmington, a registered nurse in the Clinton Memorial Hospital Surgery Center, received the second DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses given at CMH Regional Health System. The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.
Judi Henson, vice president and chief nursing officer, announced Perez as the DAISY winner, in front of nursing colleagues, patients, and visitors. She received a bouquet of daisies and a certificate commending her for being 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." Perez was also given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.
Perez has been with CMH since 1999 and with the Surgery Center since 2001. Perez is a 1988 graduate of Westmoreland County Community College and a 1994 graduate of Pennsylvania State University.
Perez was nominated by a co-worker who describes Perez as compassionate, professional, encouraging and supportive to every one of her patients and co-workers. The co-worker stated in the nomination entry, “The concern and compassion she gives to her patients is admirable and her clinical skills are outstanding. She often mentors others to continue with their personal goals of further education. “
Perez was also honored recently at the annual CMH Nurses Excellence Banquet as part of the nurses who achieved Level 2 in the Clinical Ladder program. She also has certification in ambulatory perianesthesia nursing and orthopedic nursing.
Each quarter one nurse will be selected from nominations by CMH’s nursing administration to receive The DAISY Award.
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. 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. 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.
To nominate a nurse for this award, contact CMH Nursing Administration (937) 382-9308 or go to www.DAISYfoundation.org. For a complete listing of hospitals currently running the program, please go to www.DAISYfoundation.org[[In-content Ad]]
Judi Henson, vice president and chief nursing officer, announced Perez as the DAISY winner, in front of nursing colleagues, patients, and visitors. She received a bouquet of daisies and a certificate commending her for being 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." Perez was also given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.
Perez has been with CMH since 1999 and with the Surgery Center since 2001. Perez is a 1988 graduate of Westmoreland County Community College and a 1994 graduate of Pennsylvania State University.
Perez was nominated by a co-worker who describes Perez as compassionate, professional, encouraging and supportive to every one of her patients and co-workers. The co-worker stated in the nomination entry, “The concern and compassion she gives to her patients is admirable and her clinical skills are outstanding. She often mentors others to continue with their personal goals of further education. “
Perez was also honored recently at the annual CMH Nurses Excellence Banquet as part of the nurses who achieved Level 2 in the Clinical Ladder program. She also has certification in ambulatory perianesthesia nursing and orthopedic nursing.
Each quarter one nurse will be selected from nominations by CMH’s nursing administration to receive The DAISY Award.
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. 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. 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.
To nominate a nurse for this award, contact CMH Nursing Administration (937) 382-9308 or go to www.DAISYfoundation.org. For a complete listing of hospitals currently running the program, please go to www.DAISYfoundation.org[[In-content Ad]]