Annette Goad, BSN, RN, MLAS, works in the Medical Specialties clinic at The Vanderbilt Clinic. She is one of the latest Vanderbilt Health DAISY Award winners.
From the nomination
“We had a patient that was too weak to stand and unlock the bathroom door. Annette spoke to the patient and explained we had a special key to unlock the door. The patient stated she could not stand up and began to cry. Annette kept searching and going back to the patient asking if she was okay. She found the key and unlocked the door, after which she helped the patient off the commode, get dressed, and walk out of the bathroom with her walker to the wheelchair that was waiting for her. The lady stated that she had been coming to see Dr. Myers for 20 years and this had never happened before. Annette was so very sweet to the lady. She went above and beyond to help our patient who was very scared. She had a way of speaking to the patient that helped her to not feel so embarrassed.”
About DAISY Awards
The DAISY Award is a recognition for extraordinary nurses who exemplify compassion toward patients and families.
Vanderbilt Health 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.
Vanderbilt Health 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.
