FORT WAYNE – Seven Parkview nurses were recently recognized by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing.
The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The DAISY Foundation to honor nurses who go above and beyond for their patients, the release states.
Recognized in 40 countries and territories, the Foundation has honored more than 220,000 nurses across over 6,500 healthcare organizations and schools of nursing, including more than 2.5 million nominations submitted by patients, families and colleagues. The award recognizes nurses for exceptional care while helping to inspire and engage co-workers, build team spirit and reinforce the importance of providing patient- and family-centered care.
Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, the following seven nurses received DAISY awards:
• Heidi Elyea-Schulenberg, ortho trauma, Parkview Regional Medical Center
• Kendra Hantz, OP infusion area, Parkview Packnett Family Cancer Institute
• Brandy Hicks, orthopedics, Parkview Ortho Hospital
• Salim Idriss, emergency department, Parkview Regional Medical Center
• Caitlin Kenny, labor and delivery, Parkview Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• Jessica Klausing, family birthing center, Parkview Kosciusko Hospital
• Dena Short, family birthing center, Parkview Hospital Randallia
In total, 81 Parkview nurses have been honored with a DAISY award since 2021, including 27 new recipients in 2024.
“The stories our patients tell in their DAISY nominations are a reflection of the devotion and compassion Parkview’s nurses bring to their role every day,” said Juli Johnson, chief nursing and patient services executive, Parkview Health. “These nurses touch the lives of their patients in profound ways and inspire their co-workers to provide both excellent care and an excellent experience to the families they serve.”