Sherwood Forest Hospitals' nurses and a midwife earn DAISY Awards for their care and compassion

The first DAISY Awards were presented to deputy chief nurse Phil Bolton, trauma co-ordinator and fracture liaison nurse Rachael Parker and midwife Stevie Merryweather.

Phil was nominated for his strong influential leadership and his calmness. His nomination read: “During the Covid-19 pandemic period, Phil has led the clinical response operationally demonstrating calmness, compassion and courage. This approach has resulted in rapid innovation to our services led by front line staff and influenced by our patients. His professional approach has enabled us to care for our most vulnerable patients whilst protecting and supporting our teams.”

Rachael was nominated for being able to quickly adapt to new environments whilst having a positive impact on both patients and staff. Her nomination read: “Rachael supported ITU during Covid-19 and is usually the trauma coordinator. The positive impact she had on her patients was significant despite the ongoing stress of working in a completely different way. Rachael is an absolute god-send to her patients and is one of the most caring nurses I have ever met."

Stevie was nominated for keeping a patient calm during her 36-hour labour. Her nomination read: “Stevie is an absolute credit to the team and I would have struggled to get through my birth without her. She was the one who kept me sane and calm. I was terrified because of the horrific pain I was in. She made me feel so comfortable when I was at my most vulnerable.”

Each month, patients, staff, visitors and volunteers get to nominate nurses and midwives for the DAISY award which has been adopted by healthcare facilities around the world.

To make a nomination, go to www.sfh-tr.nhs/uk/work-for-us/staff-recognition/daisy-awards-2020.