Hilarie O Kane, BSN, RN

While circulating in the operating room, Hilarie quickly recognized concerning changes in a patient’s condition. She immediately initiated a code, ensuring the patient received the urgent care that was needed. Because of her vigilance and decisive actions, that patient survived. This survival meant far more than the success of a medical intervention—it meant that someone’s mother, grandmother, wife, neighbor, and cherished loved one was able to return home to the family and community who love her deeply. The patient’s family is forever grateful for the lifesaving care that Hilarie provided. Hilarie’s actions exemplify the compassion, advocacy, and clinical excellence that the DAISY Award is designed to celebrate. She went above and beyond, demonstrating not only outstanding clinical skills but also a profound dedication to the well-being of patients and their families.