WinnMed has awarded Surgery & Infusion RN, Kristen Mashek, the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national recognition celebrating nurses who deliver exceptional, compassionate care.
Kristen was nominated by a longtime patient who described her as “the epitome of what an award-winning nurse should be.” The patient praised Kristen’s ability to bring comfort and positivity during challenging treatments, noting that her “bubbly voice and bright smile” consistently make a difference. Whether she’s providing direct care or simply passing by, Kristen goes above and beyond to ensure patients feel cared for and supported. Kristen has served as a registered nurse at WinnMed since 2017.
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful 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.
Anyone may thank a deserving nurse. To nominate an extraordinary WinnMed nurse, fill out the online form at https://winnmed.org/daisy-award
