Over the past year, Lindsay has had numerous DAISY Award nominations written not only by her patients but also by her coworkers and peers. They all use the same adjectives, friendly, approachable, professional and compassionate. It is clear that Lindsay consistently delivers competent nursing care with a positive attitude. Here are a few excerpts from the nominations we have received:
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As soon as Nurse Lindsay walked into the room, I was amazed at how bubbly her personality was. Her smile alone makes you feel so welcomed. It was like no matter how much pain I was in I could literally feed off her energy. If I could choose any nurse to care for me, without hesitation, it would be Nurse Lindsay.
The funny thing was, I was not even the patient being seen, my boyfriend was, and we both feel that she is an amazing person with a personality that shines just as bright as the sun. When we found out about the DAISY Award, there was no question that we take the time and nominate one of the best nurses that we've had the pleasure meeting.
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Lindsay is a very happy and caring individual. She makes you feel like you are important and always had a smile. We left happy and satisfied upon discharge, which made me want to return, preferably on her shift. She is also cool and funny! Beautiful and warm spirited. She needs to be kept.
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Nurse Lindsay was very helpful to my daughter and me. When coming into the Emergency Room with a sick child, it can be stressful. Nurse Lindsay's care helped ease the stress. She made sure my daughter was comfortable, answered all my questions, and helped make this visit a good one. Thanks, Nurse Lindsay!
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Lindsay was the best nurse I have ever had. She was super friendly, nice and just happy. She made being in the ER a bit better.
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When Lindsay and I worked together the other night, she was a joy to have on the team. Her positive attitude and can-do spirit made "drowning", feel like dancing! She is superbly competent and very caring toward all patients.
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Lindsay was very professional and upbeat. We enjoyed her energy and attitude. Thank you!
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Lindsay is very responsive and compassionate. It was very clear that she stayed on top of keeping the appropriate level of pain medicine in my system to ensure that I was comfortable while waiting for my doctors to address my medical situation.
If you know Lindsay, you probably agreed with every comment that was written. She leaves a trail of confidence, warmth, and compassion wherever she goes. She is a poster child of St Joe's values all in one amazing package. Keep "DANCING" Lindsay.
The DAISY Award was created to honor and recognize nurses like yourself for the outstanding effort you make to provide extraordinary care to your patients every day. We are proud that you are a part of the nursing team at St Joseph Mercy Oakland.
Thank you for all that you do.