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Altru nurse Carley Johnson recognized with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

Carley Johnson, RN, a nurse in the ICU (Intensive Care Unit) at Altru, has been recognized with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®, a national honor celebrating the compassionate and skillful care nurses provide every day. Johnson was nominated by a grateful patient who praised her for going “above and beyond to help and support me in every aspect of my health and life.” The patient recounted Johnson’s extraordinary kindness and empathy during a difficult time when Johnson was still working in the PCU (Progressive Care Unit).

“She wiped my tears, calmed me down, made eye contact, truly connected with me as a person with feelings and emotions.” The patient continued, “Carley helped me when I couldn’t walk on my own and cared for me unconditionally. She is truly special! Thank you for taking care of me when I was unable to do so. You don’t realize you helped and cared for our entire family.”

“Carley is an amazing nurse who patients, their families, and team members all trust. She is upbeat, kind, caring and empathetic. Carley is regularly recognized as being ‘a bright light’ by those around her. We are grateful to have a person of her caliber working at Altru, and she deserves every recognition she receives,” shared Ken Nash, PCU manager.

The DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s mission to honor nurses who exemplify clinical excellence and extraordinary compassion. The not-for-profit organization was founded in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who passed away in 1999 from complications of an autoimmune disease. His family created the foundation to recognize the incredible difference nurses make in the lives of patients and families.

Carley started working at Altru as a PCU Nurse COOP in 2023 and then started her nursing career at Altru in June 2024. This award highlights her dedication to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. For more information about The DAISY Award and the DAISY Foundation, visit www.DAISYfoundation.org.

From left: Sara Dvorak, director of nursing services; Ken Nash, manager of PCU; Carley Johnson, DAISY winner; Cory Geffre, chief nursing officer; and Jamie Lawrimore, patient care manager.

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