Mae Woodward - EvergreenHealth

SPECIAL EDITION
MAY 16, 2016
DAISY Award Says Thank You to Our DAISY Nurses
Mae’s Nomination Story
Mae Woodward, RN, Home Health
“I’m not sure exactly how to begin because Mae’s care extended to every aspect of our
lives during the time my husband was her patient. Whatever problem we presented, she
figured out some way to bring comfort. I always looked forward to her warm, friendly
smile and attitude.
“Mae was resourceful, seeing solutions that sometimes were very simple and
not obvious to me or my husband. Her exceptional teaching skills helped me feel
comfortable changing my husband’s bandages. And she was reliable: I always knew
that if she promised to contact the doctor, order a prescription or investigate a problem,
it would be done. In the year that we were with her, there was never a time that she
failed us.
“Despite the sadness in regard to the health of my husband, we still managed to have
laughs and some fun times, something that was extremely important for me. I felt as if
she were my friend even though the difference in our ages was great.
Mae Woodward, RN
“When Jerry was very close to the end of his life, Mae
saw him each day. I am speaking of Saturday and Sunday!
When the end was imminent, she helped me through
those last hours in a way that was gentle, directive and
consoling. I could not have asked for anything more.
“Mae is one of a kind.”
L. to rt.: Mae’s colleague Sharon Kroll, MSW; Mae; and
Elaine, who nominated Mae for a DAISY Award
All Our Nominees
Mae’s husband and son attended the March 14 ceremony.
Please join us as we recognize the following nurses, all of whom
were nominated for a 4th quarter DAISY Award ... for providing
exceptional care for our patients and families: Glenda Asais,
Katy Barclay, Praiya Bradley, Jacquelyn Branham, Celia Callaway,
Anne Cary, Sylvia Catinas, Carolyn Dehaan, Babak Emami, Teena
Francis, Nicole Gardner, Nicole Gonzales, Kathleen Graig, Debra
Henne, Michelle Huckins, Carlee Kerr, Alexandra Lyle, Kristofer
Laursen, Stephanie Lee, Stephanie Like, Jinny Lim, Sue Liou, Laura
Main, Tisha Naegele, Karin Ng, Joseph Pautler, Jeanelyn Robosa,
Jacob Spaun, Lisa Stuart, Kellee Thompson, Veneta Thompson,
Rebecca Toderean and Becky Wood.
Dat’s Nomination Story
Dat Phung, RN, MedSurg, 8 Silver
A story from a colleague: “The patient ‘weebled and
wobbled,’ falling over and landing on the floor. Dat called
the doctor about the fall – missing his break – putting his
patient first and going above and beyond with patient care.”
A thank you from a patient: “Dat was not only attentive of
my care but very funny as well. He explained my new pain
control and got me an extra dosage at midnight because of
the new onset of pain. He told me about the new flu shot
and offered to get me a shot, despite it not being available
until the next day. Dat went out of his way to discuss my
upcoming procedures and, of course, made me feel like
a friend and very comfortable about staying here in the
hospital. Dat is a very good asset to EvergreenHealth and
deserves this award.”
Dat Phung, RN
CNO Nancee Hofmeister
presented Dat with a
“healer’s touch” sculpture
at the March 24 ceremony.
Each DAISY nurse
receives a hand-carved
sculpture made for The
DAISY Foundation by an
artist from the Shona
Tribe in Zimbabwe.
Healers are regarded
by the Shona people
as treasures, and
the well-being and
safety of the healer is
of community-wide
importance. Click here
to see a video of Shona
artists demonstrating
the process of turning
stone to sculpture.
DAISY nurses rely on their colleagues to help provide the exceptional care for which
EvergreenHealth is known.
THE DAISY AWARD IS AN
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY
DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE
EXTRAORDINARY NURSES.
The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the Barnes family
in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died (at the age of 33) from
complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). DAISY is
an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. Touched by
the remarkable care, clinical skills and compassion demonstrated by
nurses during Patrick’s illness, the Barnes family made it their mission
to recognize exceptional nurses around the country. Please look for
DAISY nomination forms at nursing units, any of our volunteer desks,
or online by clicking here.