Katy Dunning, RN Medical Acute, Providence Centralia Hospital was selected by the Pathways to Excellence Steering Committee as a recipient of the DAISY Award. Katy was nominated by her peers as an outstanding nurse worthy of this special award.

Every nurse who receives The DAISY Award are very deserving of the recognition and knows what it takes to provide great patient care. The following comments of Katy’s peers certainly reflect those qualities:

 Katy always is willing to help staff and patients with a smile
 She explains everything to patients and family. She also checks charts and asks who it is okay to give info to.
 Katy always advocates for her patients to provide the utmost respect, dignity and needs of patients
 Been here a long time; very detail oriented and thorough.
 Katy consistently works well with nurse, helps out always!
 Katy is always collaborating with Doctors to meet her patient’s needs.
 Great person to go to for help. Always smiling and cheerful.
 Katy has a special gift with palliative care patients by providing a shoulder to cry on and ensuring her patients are comfortable.
 Katy is a critical thinker and recognizes problems.
 Attends extra classes and gets involved.
 We love Katy and her positive attitude!
 Katy is currently on the nurse practice council to make a positive difference.


Congratulations Katy!