Sidney Health Center Recognizes Extraordinary Nurses

Sidney, MT– Sarah Neu, RN. Sidney Health Center was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

During the recent ceremony, Sidney Health Center recognized a total of 6 nursing staff members from across the organization who were nominated by patients and family members for The DAISY Award.

The nomination for Sarah read, "Sarah came on shift and one of her patients was an end-of-life patient. She sanitized her hands and used all proper PPE each and every time she came in the room. Upon the first visit she would clean the entire room, remove and store unused and unneeded equipment and assess the patient and advise the family of each med she was administering. Her body language projected knowledge, strength and compassion. All the staff were amazing to be honest, but Sarah added a personal glow when she entered the room. She took complete control of the room. From closing the blinds and explaining the light sensitivity issues that the patient may be experiencing due to medications, to wiping down every surface, Sarah was exceptional. A member of the family in the room is an RN at another facility and remarked that the level of care and compassion was truly exceptional."

After 20 years in the beauty industry, Sarah Neu, RN, followed her passion for helping people heal by pursuing a career in nursing. She began her journey on MedSurg during the COVID-19 Delta wave, where she quickly developed a love for medical-surgical nursing and the comradery of her team. Sarah takes pride in providing compassionate care to patients at the hospital where she was born, combining her skills with a personal connection to the community. Actively involved in improving post-operative care through committee work, she values advocating for her patients and finds joy in small but meaningful moments that bring them comfort, such as offering a warm blanket to brighten their day.

The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues. The award recipient is chosen by a committee at Sidney Health Center. Awards are presented twice a year at celebrations attended by the Honoree's colleagues, patients, and visitors. Each Honoree receives a certificate commending her or him as an "Extraordinary Nurse". The certificate reads: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people." Honorees also receive a DAISY Award pin and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer's Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe.

Sidney Health Center's nursing staff is comprised of advanced practice, registered nurses and LPNs, who make up 20% of the workforce across the organization in a variety of areas. If you know a nurse who has provided exceptional care during your hospital stay, clinic visit, emergency situation, outpatient surgery or long-term care stay, you can show your appreciation and gratitude by nominating them for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Visit Sidney Health Center's website to learn more at SidneyHealth.org/Patients/Nominate-a-Nurse.