Rio Cady, RN, works in the Obstetrics/Gynecology Unit at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital. She is one of the latest DAISY Award winners at VUMC.
From the nomination
“I lost our baby at 13 weeks and came in after a night of losing so much blood and passing out. I was scared of what was going to happen to me while here. After surgery, I woke to a very kind nurse taking me back to a recovery room, and it put me at ease. We then got a new nurse named Rio who would be such an answer to prayer. She was kind, compassionate, offered to talk to me and gave me encouraging words. She looked out for me and connected with me on a deep level. She went out of her way to help me progress with healing and went above and beyond to offer comfort and love to a grieving mother. I cannot even express how much she has meant to me. I pray all nurses, doctors and staff would be so loving, kind and professional as Rio. It really turned this horrific experience into one that will have some fond memories to look back on. I am so grateful for Rio!”
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.
