SGMC Recognizes Gibbs with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
South Georgia Medical Center honored Summer Gibbs, RN, with the March DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Gibbs was recognized for her compassion and leadership during a recent patient encounter.
Gibbs was nominated by a patient family member who described her as a "ray of light in a time of darkness." According to the nomination, Gibbs displayed incredible kindness and thoughtfulness for a patient and their family during the patient's final days.
The nomination explains how Gibbs utilized a new technology resource, the CARE Channel, to provide calmness to the patient. The CARE channel, provided by generous donations to the SGMC Foundation, offers premier relaxation programming with peaceful nature scenes and soft music to deliver a healing environment.
Gibbs also made sure to keep the family informed and went out of her way to provide loved ones with privacy in the final moments. Because of her actions, she was described as "a shining example of the values of SGMC."
SGMC continues to ask patients and fellow employees to honor nurses they feel go above and beyond in their actions and care. Nominations are reviewed by a committee based on criteria that include compassion, teamwork, leadership, attitude, and skills and knowledge.
DAISY awards are presented monthly in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors. Each honoree receives a certificate commending her or him for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” They also receive a beautiful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. A special floral arrangement of daisies was generously donated by Zant's Flower Shop.
To nominate a nurse for the DAISY award, visit sgmc.org/daisy.
