February 2026
Lauren
Vanpelt
,
RN- Lactation Consultant
Newborn Center
Prisma Health Patewood Hospital
Greenville
,
SC
United States
Without hesitation, she volunteered to travel to Asheville to provide lactation assistance for families that were displaced and in need, ensuring that even amidst chaos, mothers and babies could continue receiving the nourishment and care they deserved.
Lauren Vanpelt exemplifies the heart of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care and the spirit of the DAISY Award. As a highly respected and very well-known lactation consultant in Upstate South Carolina, Lauren has become a cornerstone of breastfeeding education, advocacy, and maternal-infant support across our region. Her passion for empowering families and bridging gaps between medical knowledge and community understanding sets her part as an extraordinary clinical leader.
Lauren is deeply dedicated to her patients and the community she serves. She consistently intertwines each family's beliefs, preferences, and unique circumstances into individualized, evidence-based care, building trust and transforming the patient experience. Her ability to connect with families from all walks of life ensures every parent feels heard, respected, and supported. This level of compassionate care is reflected in her remarkable 100% patient satisfaction rate and the lowest cancellation rate in the Breastfeeding Center.
Beyond her direct patient care, Lauren's leadership and education outreach are extraordinary. She frequently speaks at lactation education sessions and plays a key role in Baby-Friendly physician education, helping bridge the gap between providers and breastfeeding families. Her influence extends far beyond hospital walls; she frequently steps in to lead community breastfeeding support groups, providing expert guidance and reassurance to new parents navigating early parenthood.
When crisis struck during Hurricane Helene, Lauren's commitment shone even brighter. Without hesitation, she volunteered to travel to Asheville to provide lactation assistance for families that were displaced and in need, ensuring that even amidst chaos, mothers and babies could continue receiving the nourishment and care they deserved.
On a personal note, she volunteers weekly as a Girl Scout leader and state representative to ensure leadership skills are passed on to future generations. Lauren embodies every quality that the DAISY Award seeks to honor: compassion, advocacy, clinical excellence, and selfless service. She elevated the standard of care for breastfeeding families across our region and inspired countless others to approach nursing with empathy, patience, and heart. Lauren Vanpelt is a true exemplar of what it means to provide extraordinary nursing care.
Lauren is deeply dedicated to her patients and the community she serves. She consistently intertwines each family's beliefs, preferences, and unique circumstances into individualized, evidence-based care, building trust and transforming the patient experience. Her ability to connect with families from all walks of life ensures every parent feels heard, respected, and supported. This level of compassionate care is reflected in her remarkable 100% patient satisfaction rate and the lowest cancellation rate in the Breastfeeding Center.
Beyond her direct patient care, Lauren's leadership and education outreach are extraordinary. She frequently speaks at lactation education sessions and plays a key role in Baby-Friendly physician education, helping bridge the gap between providers and breastfeeding families. Her influence extends far beyond hospital walls; she frequently steps in to lead community breastfeeding support groups, providing expert guidance and reassurance to new parents navigating early parenthood.
When crisis struck during Hurricane Helene, Lauren's commitment shone even brighter. Without hesitation, she volunteered to travel to Asheville to provide lactation assistance for families that were displaced and in need, ensuring that even amidst chaos, mothers and babies could continue receiving the nourishment and care they deserved.
On a personal note, she volunteers weekly as a Girl Scout leader and state representative to ensure leadership skills are passed on to future generations. Lauren embodies every quality that the DAISY Award seeks to honor: compassion, advocacy, clinical excellence, and selfless service. She elevated the standard of care for breastfeeding families across our region and inspired countless others to approach nursing with empathy, patience, and heart. Lauren Vanpelt is a true exemplar of what it means to provide extraordinary nursing care.