Congratulations to our most recent DAISY honoree, Eileen Sablan, BSN, RN, from Labor and Delivery. Eileen was nominated for her exceptional compassion, encouragement and dedication to her patients. Her calm presence, reassuring words and unwavering support helped ease a patient’s anxiety during an intense and vulnerable labor experience, making a lasting difference for the patient and her family. As a DAISY honoree, Eileen has joined a community of exceptional nurses whose practice is renowned for outstanding clinical skill, compassion and inspiration.

28 other Island Health nurses were nominated along with Eileen, including:

Andrea Kunze, RN, CPAN

Andrea Teague, RN

Ashley Town, BSN, RN

Briana Zacarias, BSN, RN

Brittany Smen, BSN, RN

Brynn Rilea, MSN, RN

Carie McFarlin, BSN, RN

Christina Thomson, RN, CMSRN

Dakota Melde, BSN, RN

Emilie Funston, BSN, RN

Elizabeth Janin, MSN, RN

Emmalie LaMee, RN

Gina Stone, BSN, RN, CPEN

Janelle Jordan, BSN, RN

Jeremy Bilbrey, RN

Kat Dale, BSN, RN

Katie Lemon, RN

Kristin Bielman, BSN, RNC-OB

Lindsay White, BSN, RN

Macy Snyder, BSN, RN

Monika Rueb, BSN, RN

Nupur Raval, BSN, RN

Onna Butler, RN

Rose Alba, RN

Seth Fitzgerald, RN

Sky Hensley, RN

Taylor Carillo, 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.