Congratulations to Chris Ocampo, BSN, RN, on earning a DAISY Award!

Chris was nominated by a patient at HCA Houston Healthcare West for the kindness that he exhibited and the care that he displayed to both the patient and family. Read the full nomination below:

"As a nurse of twenty years, I had to write about a stellar experience I encountered with a nurse on the 6th floor. My father came in on hospice. I believe the home that he was staying at got scared because of how sick he had become. He was admitted from the ER to the 6th floor. My family had come up to see him, some had come to say goodbye. Chris Ocampo made our moments both comfortable and precious. He brought in my father's medication to keep him comfortable. He rounded on us hourly, which can be a challenge these days! He went above and beyond including the whole family in the plan of care and keeping us updated on the progress of the discharge. I am now at home with my dad having our final moments. However, it could not have gone so smoothly without Chris' help. Please let him know how thankful we were for his compassion. He was a shining light in a dark moment."

Please join us in congratulating Chris on his DAISY Award! 

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Congratulations to Aaron Hicks, RN, on earning a DAISY Award!

Aaron was nominated by a patient at the Medical Center of Aurora for his outstanding kindness and ability to create an atmosphere that was relaxed and comfortable. Read the full nomination below:

"When we arrived yesterday at the room, we were scared, upset, and very worried. Aaron's amazing ability to calm and relax us worked immediately. His sense of humor, kindness, gentleness, and willingness to talk with us put us at ease. Aaron's smile is infectious and we appreciate him so much. 

Thank you for employing such wonderful people like Aaron. He was an absolute blessing for us during our stay."

Please join us in congratulating Aaron on his DAISY Award! 

If you're interested in joining the HealthTrust team, click here to browse our available job opportunities. 

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. Presented by the DAISY Foundation, the DAISY Award celebrates and rewards nurses for the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care that they demonstrate daily.

Currently, the DAISY Foundation is running a public campaign where people are encouraged to share their appreciation for the diligent work of extraordinary nurses. Through your nominations for the DAISY Award, nurses who have made an exceptional impact in your life and in the lives of your families and friends can have the potential opportunity to be recognized and acknowledged. 

The campaign, which kicked off with virtual signs in Manhattan's Times Square, will continue to be shared throughout the country. The DAISY Foundation's ultimate goal is to show the public's gratitude for the diligent work of nurses and to help reduce the burnout that many nurses continue to feel, especially during the fight against COVID-19.

We are standing alongside the DAISY Foundation and are asking for our community to make nominations, sharing how a nurse has made a meaningful impact on a patient or on a patient’s family. DAISY Award honorees receive a certificate of recognition, a DAISY Award pin, and a Healer’s Touch stone sculpture.

To learn more or to nominate an outstanding nurse, click here.