Miriam Majors, BSN, RN, works in the Surgical Services unit at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
From the nomination
“My mother and I spend quite a bit of time in the Same Day Surgery Center. I wanted to let you know how wonderful your staff is. But today I especially wanted to let you know how much we appreciate Miriam. She often comes by to check on us and see if we need anything. She always goes above what we expect and is kind and patient. It is as if everyone here is her best friend. No task is too menial for her to do. I believe that when I see exceptional care, I should tell someone. So today I want to praise Miriam!”
About DAISY Awards
The DAISY Award is a recognition for extraordinary nurses who exemplify compassion toward patients and families.
VUMC distributes the award in partnership with The DAISY Foundation, which was formed in 1999 to honor the memory of J. Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who died of complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Barnes’ family was moved by the care they received from his nurses and wanted to recognize them to preserve his memory. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.
VUMC nurse committees determine the individual recipients. Previous recipients of the DAISY Award are here. The award is open to all licensed nurses, and anyone can nominate — including co-workers, patients and their families. Nominations may be made here.
