Bambi Flowers, RN, with the Medical Surgical Unit at McLeod Health Dillon, was recognized with a DAISY Award on February 21.

Bambi was nominated by fellow nurse Susie Roberts, whose mother was a recent patient of Bambi’s. In the nomination Susie shared, “Bambi sat and talked with my mother, even playing music for her. Not only did she calm my mother down, she gave me words of encouragement, hugs and Kleenex. Bambi goes above and beyond for the patient and family.”

About the DAISY Nursing Award

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, California, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique way of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

Recipients of the DAISY Award are chosen by the DAISY committee, led by nurses at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Awards are given throughout the year at presentations in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors. Each honoree receives a certificate commending her or him for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people.” The honoree is also given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called “A Healer’s Touch,” hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.