Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Gina Stone, RN, BSN, CPEN, from the Emergency Department (ED). Gina was nominated by a patient who described his trip to the ED as “most pleasant” due to Gina’s warm smile and kind personality. She spoke to the patient and his family as “old friends,” putting them at ease and creating a calm environment for healing and care. As a DAISY honoree, Gina has joined a community of exceptional nurses whose practice is renowned for outstanding clinical skill, compassion and inspiration.

16 other Island Health nurses were nominated along with Gina in Q3 2024, including:

Chris Fowler, RN
Kathy Wallingfor-Lee, RN, BSN
Kristin Bielman, RN, BSN
Tammy Chapman, RN
Holly Gubernath, RN, BSN, CEN
Yossarian Day, RN
Marisol Smith, RN, BSN, BMSRN
Randi Setty, RN, BSN
Rebekah Lazanis, RN, BSN
CeCe Widner-White, RN, BSN
Jami Marks, RN, BSN
Sarah O’Connell, RN, BSN
Ashley Erickson, RN, BSN
Alice Harstad, RN, BSN
Andrea Preston, RN

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Foundation™ was created in 1999 by the family of
J. Patrick Barnes to say “thank you” to nurses for the care and compassion they experienced during his illness and at the end of his life. The foundation has grown over the years and expresses gratitude to nurses with programs to honor them wherever they practice, in whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers. Today, The DAISY Award® is embedded in thousands of healthcare facilities and schools of nursing, internationally.

Island Health is pleased to recognize the exceptional work of our nursing team each quarter through the DAISY award.

To learn more about how to nominate a nurse for the The DAISY Award®, visit our website.