Susan, as a Med-Surg nurse at Redwood for over 17 years, you definitely demonstrate the criteria we have established for the recipient of the DAISY Award at Redwood by consistently:
--exhibiting a positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace
--establishing a special connection with patients and families through trust and emotional support
--modeling good assessment skills and decision-making capabilities
--modeling empathy and demonstrating thoughtfulness in all situations
--collaborating with the health care team to meet patient needs
--demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills with co-workers

A member of the Redwood team shared this about you in a DAISY nomination, “Susan shows great compassion to all our patients. She meets the patient where they are and establishes rapport without judgment—no matter what. She always treats patients and colleagues with respect.” Said another team member, “Susan is amazing. She works with humor and always has a smile. She is always willing to jump in and help her co-workers and is very flexible about working in different departments.”

Congratulations, Susan! Thank you to all of our nurses for choosing nursing as a career and for the skill, care and compassion I know you give to your patients every day.