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Recently, a patient at our Heart Center in Topeka developed chest pains after a stress test. They reported symptoms to CoraLeigh, a pre-registration representative, who jumped into action. She called the resource nurse, who advised her to call American Medical Response (AMR). While waiting for AMR, the patient underwent an electrocardiogram (EKG), which showed that…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Cornelia Campbell, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, at our Express Care clinic in Topeka, putting patients and families at ease happens daily. For this reason, we celebrate Cornelia for receiving the DAISY Award! The DAISY Award celebrates and recognizes nurses who go…

Each day, nurses at the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department in Topeka, like Courtney Blum, BSN, RN, demonstrate remarkable dedication by going above and beyond to ensure that patients and their families receive exceptional care. Not only does Courtney prioritize her patients’ well-being, but she also shares endless compassion with their loved ones. For this…

Nominated by three times in the last year. “I want Courtny to get this award because she was such a compassionate and caring nurse. Courtny took the time to get to know me and understand what I needed while I was in the Hospital. Courtny was kind, caring and gentle, she took the time to…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At Stormont Vail Health, our Pediatric Care team ensures that children receive the specialized care they need while supporting families through their healthcare journeys. Their dedication, expertise, and compassion make a significant difference in the lives of children and their families.…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Keely Luetje, RN, at the Stormont Vail Health Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Topeka, making a difference starts with encouraging and empowering her patients to communicate their needs effectively. For this reason, we celebrate Keely for receiving the DAISY…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. Mariella Kennedy, RN at the Stormont Vail Health Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Topeka, impacts our community’s health by showing compassion and kindness when she enters the door. For this reason, we celebrate Mariella for receiving the DAISY Award! The…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Melissa Swanson, BSN, RN, at the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department in Topeka, going beyond expectations means taking time to support, comfort, and ease the anxiety of the patients and families she cares for. For this reason, we celebrate Melissa…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At the Stormont Vail Health Birthplace in Topeka, the Mother and Baby team delivers care and support so babies, mothers, and their families can enjoy the best start possible. To achieve this goal, one of this team’s most crucial tasks is…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. At the Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, the Perioperative Services team assists doctors, advocates for patients, and provides a vital line of communication with care teams, their patients, and families. As an acute care RN in the Perioperative Services Unit, Sandra…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Sara Cook, BSN, RN, at the Cotton O’Neil Neurosurgery and Spine Center in Topeka, going beyond expectations means connecting with and caring for her patients on a personal level. For this reason, we celebrate Sara’s DAISY Award! The DAISY Award…

Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For Suzette Keck, RN, C-ELBW at the Stormont Vail Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Topeka, impacting our community’s health starts by supporting our littlest patients—and their parents. For this reason, we celebrate Suzette for her DAISY Award! The DAISY Award…

For Hannah Deviney, BSN, RN, at Stormont Vail’s Topeka Hospital Post-Surgical Care Unit, taking time to support patients’ comfort and dignity is as important to recovery as expert care delivery. For this reason, we celebrate Hannah for receiving the DAISY Award!

Congratulations to Maggie, an RN in our Transitional Care Unit, for her DAISY Award! She received a nomination from a patient who praised Maggie’s emotional intelligence and ability to connect with those in her care. “Maggie embodies the spirit of the DAISY Award. Her selflessness, clinical expertise, and profound kindness make her an outstanding nurse…

This month, we toast Maggie Scheck for a simple yet profound act of service that not only brightened a patient’s day but helped restore their dignity and hope. Her thoughtfulness exemplifies our second tenet: “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” Read Maggie’s Nomination “Maggie is a compassionate nurse…