I am honored to recognize Brandi Bliss for her exceptional dedication to nursing and patient care through her work as an Epic analyst. Brandi consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of how technology impacts nursing workflows, always striving to make processes more efficient for our caregivers.

Brandi’s approach is rooted in empathy and collaboration. She proactively seeks feedback from nursing staff, ensuring that every system build and enhancement is designed with the end-user in mind. Her commitment to efficiency is matched by her unwavering focus on patient safety and experience. Whether implementing new features or troubleshooting existing workflows, Brandi keeps the patient at the center of every decision.

Specific Examples of Impact:

• Recognizing that charge nurses were still using paper to monitor patients, Brandi took the initiative to address this inefficiency. She designed and built a unit map in Epic that visually represents patients’ risk of injury. This innovative tool uses symbols to represent different risk factors and systems, making critical information easily accessible and actionable for nursing staff.

• Brandi didn’t stop at building the tool. She is actively seeking feedback from nurses who will use the unit map, listening to their concerns, and making thoughtful adjustments to improve the tool’s usability and effectiveness.

• Her ability to translate complex technical requirements into practical, nurse-friendly solutions has resulted in measurable improvements in workflow and satisfaction. Brandi’s advocacy using the Epic tool has empowered nurses to deliver care more effectively, and her work has had a direct, positive impact on patient outcomes.

Brandi exemplifies the values of the DAISY Award: compassion, innovation, and excellence. She is a trusted partner to nursing and a champion for both caregivers and patients.