Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Careisa Whitford, BSN, RN, from Labor and Delivery. Careisa was nominated by a new mother who felt Careisa went above and beyond in helping her feel confident and cared for during her first delivery. She was truly touched that Careisa stayed after her shift to help ensure she was comfortable and felt safe. As a DAISY honoree, Careisa has joined a community of exceptional nurses whose practice is renowned for outstanding clinical skills, compassion and inspiration.

25 other Island Health nurses were nominated along with Careisa, including:

Andrea Teague, RN

Angela Walker, RN

Bethany Mencel, BSN, RN

Brynn Rilea, MSN, RN

Catherine Wood, RN

Cedar Patrick, BSN, RN

Chris Fowler, BSN, RNC-OB

Clarisa Shook, BSN, RN, CCRN

Dakota Meide, BSN, RN

Gina Stone, BSN, RN, CPEN

John Culleton, RN

Kara Kenyon, RN

Kaylin McEllis, BSN, RN

Kelly Hartzog, MSN, RN

Lindsay White, BSN, RN

Mari Stewart, RN, CMSRN

Mary Hieb, RN

Megan Murphy, RN

Monika Rueb, BSN, RN

Nupur Raval, RN

Rebecca Wilkowski, RN

Renata Lovisi-Correa, BSN, RN

Sarah Hill, RN

Troyston Durrett, BSN, RN

Yossarian Day, 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.