I nominated Phoebe for a DAISY Award not because of something she did for me, but rather her patient who needed her day brightened. Phoebe changed her career path at 40 by recently graduating from nursing school. She works on the IMCU floor. Anyone that knows Phoebe knows she has the most selfless kindest heart. Her joyful personality is infectious. The story I want to recognize her for is that of an elderly patient of hers who was sad and depressed.

This patient lives in a nursing home and said that she did crafts to keep herself occupied there. Through talking and listening with her patient, Phoebe one day brought in an entire bag of crafts for her patient to make projects with. The patient made a sign for Phoebe's locker and Phoebe made the patient a small, hooked rug. She said that it was her pleasure and joy to be able to do this for her patient and that it was a good reminder to listen to what your mind and body need to be well. Phoebe may be new to nursing but she is the true definition of what a nurse should be, caring, compassionate, and empathetic. I mean who else would do this for a patient other than a DAISY?