Kent Hospital recently presented Jane LaManna RN, BSN, OCN, Kent Infusion Center, as the winter 2016 DAISY Award recipient. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the above-and-beyond efforts performed by nurses every day. Jane was nominated by a patient, Cheryl Pertuso, who wrote, “I have been a patient at the Infusion Center for over four years. During that time my treatment has changed and it is very frightening at times. Jane is always there for me, even when I’m not her patient. She checks in on me, explains the process and reassures me. She has come to my rescue many times and treats me like a member of her family. I look forward to my spa days at the Kent Hospital Infusion Center.”

Rebecca Burke, RN, MS, NEA-BC, senior vice president of patient care services, chief nursing officer at Kent Hospital, said, “In Jane’s nomination you can feel the appreciation of the patient as they explain how they were comforted to have Jane as their nurse. We strive for the best patient care here at Kent Hospital and Jane demonstrated that. Thank you, Jane.”

If you would like to nominate an extraordinary nurse that you encountered at Kent Hospital, you can submit an application to www.kentri.org/daisyaward or in person. Fellow providers and patients may also nominate a nurse for the award. Pictured from left are Joanne Carlson RN, BSN, OCN, Nurse Manager, Infusion Unit at Kent Hospital, Jane LaManna, Cheryl Pertuso and Rebecca L. Burke.