The DAISY Award

The Daisy Foundation provides The DAISY Award that recognizes extraordinary nurses.

Below are some of the nurses that have been nominated for their extraordinary services, compassionate care and excellent patient relations during their time at Bonner General Health.

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The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. To learn more, visit DAISYFoundation.org Please say thank you by sharing your story of how a nurse made a difference you will never forget!

DAISY Award Honoree:
Bonnie Peine, RN

~ A Patient’s Family Member, Fall 2023
“As a nurse myself, I know how taxing and rigorous nursing can be, however Bonnie never let that show while caring for my mom. When my mom was wanting to give up, Bonnie was there to lift her back up and encourage her to keep going. She was not only providing physical nursing care, but also the emotional care that patients often need. Thank you so much Bonnie, and all the other nurses and CNA’s for helping my mom during her stay. 
~ A Patient’s Family Member, Fall 2024

DAISY Award Honoree:
Jessica Richardson, RN

“Jessica is always smiling, happy, and so happy to see me. I look forward to seeing her and talking with her about anything and everything., especially fishing and asking about her little boys. Jess, as she told me to call her, makes me feel like I am coming home. I am a person to her, friend, and family member. Actually, that is what Bonner General is to me…home. Jess deserves this award because she is a very special person and a wonderful caring nurse. Thank you.”
~An ICU Patient, Spring 2024

DAISY Award Honoree:
Gina Woodruff, LPN

It is an incredible privilege to nominate Gina Woodruff, LPN, for the 2023 Daisy Award Nomination recognizing a nurse with extraordinary skill and compassionate care. Not only is Gina an incredibly hard-working, dedicated employee that goes consistently above and beyond her outlined job requirements, but she is also dearly loved by her colleagues and patients for her generously caring spirit and genuine compassion for others.

Gina exemplifies the qualities of what makes a nurse a nurse. She makes patients feel comfortable, valued, and special in every interaction she has. Despite the pressures and tasks that she may be juggling, she has an extraordinary gift of patience and kindness coupled with excellent listening and communication skills that allows her to be uniquely present for the patient and advocate for their individual needs. She recognizes that everyone she encounters comes from a unique set of values and
life experiences and has the capacity to care for patients from all walks of life in a deeply caring and non-judgmental perspective.

Whether it is a phone call explaining an upcoming procedure to a patient with a vulnerable health diagnosis, giving an immunization to a kindergartner, or holding the hand of a grieving patient sharing in their recent loss, Gina meets each patient on their level with an immense amount of compassion and gentleness.
Patients feel confident in Gina’s excellent care. She delights in her work as a nurse participating in the healing of her patients and their families and has made a tremendous impact on the lives of many people in our community. Her joy in caring for others is contagious and she is a bright light among our team of exceptional BGH nurses.

~Nichole Grimm, FNP, Bonner General Family Practice

DAISY Award Honoree:
Rosie Hayes, RN

“My mother was recently admitted to the hospital after having had a stroke. She was unresponsive during her entire time at the hospital. She was put on comfort care. Rosie was her primary nurse. She treated my mother with such respect and honor. My mother was not awake during her care at all. Each time Rosie came in, she addressed my mother by name. When she gave medication, she explained step-by-step what she was doing. And when she turned to my mother, she explained each step as if my mother was there asking questions. She continually checked my mother’s body temperature and adjusted the covers to make her as comfortable as possible. She was kind and compassionate, and she addressed my many, many questions. She allowed me to make decisions along the way and help guide me. Rosie is new to the hospital. Bonner General received a real “gem” when they hired Rosie.”

~ A Patient’s Family Member, Fall 2023

The DAISY Nomination Form

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