Kimberly
McHenry
August 2011
Kimberly
McHenry
,
RN
Pediatric Surgery
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven
,
CT
United States
Kimberly McHenry a RN at Yale New Haven Hospital in the Pediatric Surgery Center unit was presented with the DAISY Award in July. She is recognized by families and her peers. Kim is always smiling and consistently exudes a positive attitude. She ensures that her patients and family's needs are met and concerns are addressed consistently. Whether it be service recovery due to delays in surgery, taking time to listen, or providing a gentle touch Kim shines in her patients and families eyes. She receives positive comments regularly from her families which demonstrate her compassion, understanding and extraordinary nursing care. “Kim is a fantastic nurse, always smiling, while providing exceptional care to my daughter.” “Kim is a positive role model, turns a negative situation into a positive one”. “Her smile is priceless and changes many children’s’ lives.”