TUH-Main Campus nurse Jacqueline “Jackie” Vanderstreet, RN, who works on Med/Surg unit 7B, was recently honored with the DAISY Award. Jackie was singled out for her clinical expertise and for going above and beyond for both her colleagues and patients, as this excerpt from her nomination shows:
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to an outstanding nurse, Jacqueline Vanderstreet. Jackie identified an acute change in her patient, which caused her to swiftly initiate a stroke alert. Thanks to her excellent critical assessment skills, a new ischemic stroke was detected early. Because of her prompt recognition and action, the patient was treated immediately, and their deficits had completely resolved within 30 minutes. Jackie’s quick thinking and clinical expertise directly contributed to a life-changing outcome. The patient now has the opportunity to recover with preserved mobility—a profound impact made possible by Jackie’s diligence.
Jackie also consistently goes above and beyond: not only for the patients that she cares for, but also for every member of her team. Earlier that morning, Jackie didn’t hesitate to pause her report when she noticed I needed assistance during a rapid response. Her willingness to support a colleague in a critical moment is a testament to her team-first mindset. In every interaction I’ve had with her over the past few months, she has exemplified nothing but compassion, professionalism, and excellence. Her dedication is both inspiring and deeply appreciated!”
The DAISY Award was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who passed away from an autoimmune disease. The Barnes family was awestruck by the clinical skills, caring, and compassion of the nurses who cared for Patrick, and created this international award to say thank you to nurses everywhere.