Michelle Lamartine, RN, a nurse on 4A at Temple University Hospital – Jeanes Campus, was recently honored with the DAISY Award. A patient nominated Lamartine in recognition of her exceptional approach to patient care.
The patient shared: “Michelle provided compassionate, proactive care that stood out during my stay. When my skin became extremely itchy during chemotherapy, she took the time to assess my skin and apply lotion to my back to help relieve the dryness and discomfort while I waited to be evaluated by the physician.
“As I began losing my hair, Michelle recognized how difficult it was for me to see clumps of hair falling into the garbage,” the nomination continued. “Without being asked, she offered to shave my head. When a razor was not readily available, she went out of her way to find one, even going to another unit to locate what was needed. All of the Temple nurses who cared for me were kind and compassionate, but Michelle’s ability to anticipate my needs and take action truly stood out. Her compassion and proactive care made a meaningful difference during a very difficult time.”
About the DAISY Award
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.