AdventHealth Murray Recognizes Nurse Jocelyn Villanueva with the Prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
AdventHealth Murray has announced that registered nurse Jocelyn Villanueva has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a distinguished recognition that underscores the vital role nurses play in delivering compassionate and attentive care. The award, established by the DAISY Foundation, aims to celebrate the dedication and exceptional service provided by nurses who consistently demonstrate remarkable clinical skills and emotional support to their patients and families.
Jocelyn Villanueva was selected for this honor due to her exceptional empathy and kindness during a challenging time for one of her patients and the patient’s family. As a nurse in the hospice care unit, Jocelyn demonstrated a profound commitment to ensuring that her patient’s final days were filled with dignity, understanding, and comfort. She not only provided exemplary medical care but also offered emotional support to the family, making a significant impact during a profoundly difficult period in their lives.
In the nomination, a family member expressed sincere gratitude for Jocelyn’s compassionate approach, stating, “Her demeanor and soft-spoken nature and empathy for our situation were so genuine. Jocelyn listened to our story and gave us a shoulder to lean on.” The family noted the exceptional atmosphere created by the team at AdventHealth Murray, where kindness and empathy were at the forefront, facilitating an environment where they could share their memories and emotions while saying goodbye.
The DAISY Foundation, which established this award in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, recognizes that nurses spend countless hours caring for patients, often at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. The foundation aims to highlight the importance of the nursing profession and encourage other healthcare institutions to acknowledge the contributions of their nursing staff. Jocelyn Villanueva’s recognition places her among a select group of nurses nationwide who have showcased exceptional commitment and compassion in healthcare settings.
AdventHealth Murray encourages patients and their families to participate in the DAISY Award nomination process. If you or a loved one have experienced extraordinary care from a nurse at AdventHealth Murray, you can submit a nomination by visiting this link.
To learn more about the DAISY Award program and its network of partners, visit the official website at www.DAISYfoundation.org. Through initiatives like this, the healthcare community continues to resonate with the calling that defines nursing: providing care that profoundly impacts lives.
