CHI Memorial Honors Daniel Blevins with DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses

CHI Memorial recently honored Daniel Blevins, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

A patient’s family nominated Blevins for his compassion during a difficult time.  “Daniel never gave up fighting for my dad. His gentleness, kindness, and professionalism far exceeded any expectations my family had. He knew we wanted Dad to have the best care possible, and he came through with that.  He continually cleaned, nurtured, and was always prompt to respond to every need or request. He even loved and nurtured my mom. That was a big bonus for us. If we needed something for our loved ones or for ourselves, he was right there taking care of our needs.”

Blevins works on the 100 south medical/surgical nursing unit at CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and has worked at CHI Memorial since 2017.

CHI Memorial is pleased to partner with the DAISY Foundation to recognize the extraordinary difference nurses make in the lives of patients and co-workers. Nurses are chosen each month to receive this wonderful award that honors compassionate care.  

Honorees receive a bouquet of daisies, a certificate, a copy of her/his nomination letter, and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch - hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.  The honoree's nursing unit also receives a cinnamon doughnut party, because it takes a team for a nurse to achieve his/her best.  Tasty Doughnuts generously donates the treats for this worthy cause.

To learn more about the DAISY Foundation, visit DAISYfoundation.org.