Celebrating Excellence in Nursing: Sarah Wilson, RN, Honored with The DAISY Award

We’re proud to announce that Sarah Wilson, RN, a compassionate and dedicated nurse at Morristown-Hamblen has been honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This prestigious recognition celebrates nurses who consistently go above and beyond in delivering exceptional care to patients and their families.

The DAISY Award was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who passed away from complications of an autoimmune disease. During his hospital stay, Patrick’s family was deeply moved by the extraordinary care and compassion shown by his nurses. In his memory, they created the DAISY Foundation to recognize nurses who make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Sarah’s nomination came from a patient who shared a powerful story:

“She didn’t make me feel bad or like I was wrong about anything I wanted.  She spent extra time with me during every contraction and was always right in the room as soon as I called. She gave me different ways to handle the pain to avoid meds.  She made sure everyone knew I needed the small things like having the lights turned down and less noise.  She was more than amazing. She will forever be a big part of the story of my birth and bringing my son into the world. She is an extraordinary person.”

As a DAISY Award honoree, Sarah was celebrated in a special ceremony within her unit. We even surprised her with her family, making the moment even more meaningful. She received:

• A certificate of recognition
• A DAISY Award pin
• A hand-carved stone sculpture titled “A Healer’s Touch”, created by artists in Zimbabwe to symbolize the profound impact nurses have on their patients

The DAISY Award is part of an international nurse recognition program that honors the compassion, skill, and dedication nurses bring to their work every day. Nurses can be nominated by patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.

If you’ve experienced extraordinary care from a nurse, we encourage you to share your story. To submit a nomination or learn more about the DAISY Award, visit the Morristown-Hamblen DAISY Award page