HaysMed announces DAISY Nurse Leader Award to Debra Wendland, RN
HaysMed honors it’s newest prestigious DAISY Nurse Leader Award winner, Debra Wendland, RN. Debra serves as the HaysMed Valve Coordinator, CV Surgery Nurse, and Electrophysiology Nurse, demonstrating unwavering dedication to patient care each day. Her commitment to going above and beyond for our patients is truly commendable.
With a keen focus on meeting individual needs, Debra ensures that patients can concentrate on their health journey without added stress. Her exceptional coordination skills shine through in managing the complexities of our Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Program and Structural Heart Clinic.
One submission for the DAISY Nurse Leader award said, “Debra’s remarkable rapport with surgeons, cardiologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants is a testament to her collaborative spirit and professionalism. She eagerly embraces challenges and stays at the forefront of cardiac care by implementing the latest advancements, including TAVRs, Watchman’s, Ablations, and CCMs.”
Another submission for the award stated, “We believe Debra Wendland exemplifies all the qualities of a DAISY Nurse Leader: compassion, innovation, and dedication. Her contributions to our hospital community are truly invaluable, and we are incredibly proud to have her as part of our team.”
Debra, and all past Daisy award honorees, are given a daisy pin to wear as a daily reminder of how much her caring efforts and outstanding customer service are appreciated by her patients and their family members as well as Hays Medical Center.
Established in 2000, the DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, acknowledging the significant influence exceptional nurses had on him and his family. The name “DAISY” is linked to the autoimmune disease he battled, ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura). The DAISY award is accompanied with a daisy pin for awardees to wear to serve as a daily reminder of how much their caring efforts and outstanding customer service are appreciated by their patients and family members as well as HaysMed.
By awarding nurses that bring outstanding compassion and kindness to the bedside of patients in hospitals across the nation, the DAISY Foundation hopes to bring awareness to us all regarding how important a role nurses can and do play in our lives. Hays Medical Center is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner by honoring our own outstanding nurses. To nominate a nurse or team at HaysMed for the Daisy Award, individuals are encouraged to visit the official website at https://www.haysmed.com/daisy-nomination-form/.
