PINEHURST, N.C. – FirstHealth is proud to announce that Moore Regional Hospital nurse Jennifer Hernandez, R.N., has received the DAISY Award, a national honor celebrating nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Recognizing Compassionate Nursing Care in Pinehurst
Hernandez, who cares for patients on 1 Medical at MRH, was nominated by a family member of a patient who came to the hospital.
“I stayed with my mom throughout the day and night, and I witnessed firsthand Jennifer’s calm, helpful and supportive approach,” the family member wrote.
“She was consistently thorough in explaining each step of the care process and made sure we understood what was happening. Her professionalism was matched by a genuine kindness and compassion that made a difficult time more manageable.”
The family member said Hernandez kept her mother’s best interests in mind.
“Jennifer’s dedication to her patients is evident and she was always willing to answer questions or find us an answer,” they wrote. “I’m so grateful she went above and beyond. She is a remarkable nurse.”
Susan Taylor, R.N., Nurse Manager on 1 Medical, said Hernandez always advocates for each patient.
“Jennifer strives to deliver exceptional patient care and always remains professional. She goes above and beyond to make patients and families feel supported, and it is evident in the care she delivers that she genuinely cares for people. Jennifer is a true blessing to FirstHealth,” Taylor said.
About the DAISY Award for Nurses
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was established by the Daisy Foundation, a not-for-profit, based in Glen Ellen, Calif. The foundation was started by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, a little-known but not uncommon auto-immune disease.
The care Barnes and his family received from nurses inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patients’ families.
Today, there are more than 2,800 health care facilities in all 50 states and 17 other countries honoring their nurses with the DAISY Award.
Celebrating Nurses at FirstHealth
FirstHealth of the Carolinas, which includes Moore Regional Hospital, Moore Regional Hospital – Richmond, Moore Regional Hospital – Hoke and Montgomery Memorial Hospital, is proud to celebrate Jennifer and all nurses who make a difference in the lives of those we serve every day.
Nominate a Nurse for the DAISY Award
For more information on the DAISY Award, or to nominate a deserving nurse, visit FirstHealth’s website.
