Deborah Small recognized with DAISY Award for compassionate patient care

Last week, Deborah Small, B.S.N, R.N., CRNI, VA-BC, OCN, was presented a DAISY Award by Christine Williams, Chief Nursing Executive. Nominated by a patient’s family member, Deborah was recognized for the compassion, attentiveness, and initiative she displayed while providing care and which she brings to every interaction. Her thoughtful approach and willingness to go the extra mile reflect the dedication and professionalism that define nursing excellence and patient-centered care at UC Davis Health.

From Deborah’s nomination:

“My husband comes in for monthly infusions, and Debbie is his R.N. She is always kind and courteous, checking to make sure he’s comfortable, offering a warm blanket, something to drink, and consistently showing genuine care.

“But today, she went above and beyond. His doctor had placed an order for monthly vitamin B12 shots, but the order wasn’t clearly visible in the system. Rather than passing it off or asking us to follow up, Debbie took the time to research, locate the order, and even scheduled his B12 injection for immediately after his infusion, saving us from having to make another trip.

“In a time when so many health care providers put the burden back on the patient, it’s refreshing and heartening to know there are still people like Debbie who go the extra mile. Her dedication and kindness do not go unnoticed, and we are incredibly grateful.”

Congratulations, Deborah, on your DAISY Award!

About DAISY Awards:
The DAISY Award is part of The DAISY Foundation, an international program dedicated to recognizing nursing excellence. Established by the Barnes family in memory of their son, Patrick, the award honors the exceptional, compassionate care Patrick received from nurses during his eight-week hospitalization. To express their gratitude, the family created the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, celebrating the remarkable and often unsung work nurses perform every day at the bedside.