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Tenet Shown: “Together we treat every patient, visitor, and team member with compassion and dignity.” We’re proud to celebrate Donnie Wells, patient care technician (PCT) on our Behavioral Health team, as October’s Person of the Moment! Donnie is known for his calm, caring approach and his ability to meet people where they are. Whether it’s…
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Nurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Erinn Grist, BSN, RN, in the Stormont Vail Stormont Vail 7 North Cardiology/Medical Floor, creating meaningful patient relationships is the standard, not the exception. For this reason, we celebrate Erinn for receiving the DAISY Award. The DAISY…
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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!
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When a nurse can turn fear into laughter and pain into comfort, that’s something worth celebrating. Ivan Lopez, an Acute Care RN with our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), received a nomination from a mother who experienced his care firsthand—twice. First, as he comforted her daughter during her first hospital stay, and then again when…
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Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent care. For James Sellers, BSN, RN, a charge nurse in the Cotton O’Neil Neurosurgery and Spine Center, exceeding expectations is part of the job. For this reason, we celebrate James for receiving the DAISY Award. The DAISY Award celebrates and recognizes nurses…
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Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent, compassionate care. For James Sellers, BSN, RN, a charge nurse in the Cotton O’Neil Neurosurgery and Spine Center, exceeding expectations is part of the job. For this reason, we celebrate James for receiving the 2023 DAISY Award.
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to celebrate Jeannine McClellan, a registered nurse (RN) in our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), for her DAISY Award! During a recent procedure, Nurse Jeannine helped a young patient with special needs feel safe and calm. Her simple act of kindness made a lasting impact and is a beautiful example of…
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We applaud Keely Wilson, a nurse in our Pediatric ICU, for receiving a DAISY Award after she supported a young patient following a suicide attempt. “Our daughter was in there a few weeks ago for an attempted suicide, and Keeley was simply amazing. Keely really helped us navigate through everything, the anger and meanness coming…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Koko Fuentes, Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the Stormont Vail Hospital Emergency Department (ED), as the first recipient of the Sunflower Award for Extraordinary Nursing Support Staff. Koko went above and beyond during our visit to the Emergency Department. My mother-in-law, who has dementia, was having a very…
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This month, we’re proud to celebrate two outstanding team members as our May 2025 Person of the Moment recipients: Social Worker Kristi Skinner (Care Transformation) and Licensed Clinical Therapist Matt Dittmer (Behavioral Health). Through creative problem-solving and collaboration with community partners like the Mobile Access Partnership (MAP) of Topeka and the Topeka Street Dog Coalition,…
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As a proud supporter of veterans who work in and receive care from our organization, Stormont Vail Health has organized several recognition opportunities to honor Veterans Day. Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony As a proud supporter of veterans who work in and receive care from our organization, Stormont Vail Health is recognizing Veterans Day during…
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Stormont Vail Health is proud to recognize Maci Kasprzak, registered nurse (RN) in our Pediatric Care unit, as a DAISY Award honoree! After a complicated procedure and an unexpected overnight stay, one patient described Maci’s care as life-changing. Her ability to combine clinical excellence with genuine human connection made all the difference. Throughout the day,…
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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…
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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…
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Extraordinary nursing is more than clinical skill; it’s the human moments that bring dignity and hope. We’re proud to celebrate Marissa Arredondo, Acute Care RN at the Stormont Vail Health Spine Center, for receiving the DAISY Award. Her patient’s nomination tells the story: after a traumatic accident, Marissa combined expert care with simple acts of…
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During a crisis, Martin Gray, a security officer at Stormont Vail Hospital, brought a level of humanity to his role that didn’t just impact a patient’s experience, but saved their life. His willingness to earn a patient’s trust, listen to their concerns, and even fulfill a heartfelt request for a hug define our third tenet:…
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Nurses go above and beyond daily to care for patients and families during their most vulnerable moments. For Meagan Johnson, BSN, RN, in the Stormont Vail Topeka Hospital Emergency Department, easing patient’s family members through times of crisis goes hand-in-hand with patient care. For this reason, we celebrate Meagan for receiving the DAISY Award. The…
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Nurses go above and beyond daily to provide patients and families with excellent, compassionate care. For Melissa Evans, BSN, RN, C-EFM at the Stormont Vail Health Topeka Campus Hospital Birthplace, going beyond expectations ensures new mothers and babies get the best possible start. For this reason, we celebrate Melissa for receiving the 2023 DAISY Award.
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When a patient arrived to their appointment frustrated and closed off, Michelle turned it all around in just one visit. Read her story.
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We Celebrate Monica Vazquez: June 2025 Person of the Moment Sometimes, patient care extends beyond the walls of the clinic. This month, we’re proud to honor Monica Vazquez, an LPN at our Manhattan Campus, for going the extra mile – literally and figuratively – to support a patient in a moment of need. Monica proves…
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