Q3 2025 DAISY Award winner
In the fast-paced environment of an Emergency Department, it’s easy for healthcare to feel rushed or impersonal. But for one patient at Henry Community Health (HCH), a visit to the ED became an unforgettable experience—not because of the medical emergency, but because of the extraordinary nurse who cared for them.
Beth Morgan, RN, has been named the DAISY Award recipient for the third quarter of 2025, and the nomination that earned her this honor tells a powerful story about what nursing truly means.
A visit that changed everything
The patient who nominated Beth had visited HCH many times before, but this visit was different. From the moment Beth welcomed them into the room, something shifted. What could have been just another stressful trip to the Emergency Department became something remarkable.
“She went above and beyond my expectations completely,” the patient shared in their nomination. “She was so professional and yet so compassionate.”
Beth didn’t just treat a medical condition—she saw a person who needed comfort, reassurance, and dignity. When the patient faced an embarrassing moment during their care, Beth transformed it into something manageable. She took extra time to explain things clearly, offered practical advice, and made her patient feel genuinely at ease.
The power of presence
What stands out most in this patient’s story isn’t just Beth’s clinical skill—it’s her presence. In a place where nurses juggle multiple patients and urgent situations, Beth made this patient feel like they were her only priority.
“She put me first in every way,” the nomination reads. “She was so attentive above and beyond what I ever expected.”
The impact was profound. A patient who arrived anxious and uncomfortable left with “nothing but smiles” on their face. More than that, Beth changed this patient’s entire view of our hospital. That’s the kind of care that ripples outward, building trust not just in one nurse, but in the entire healthcare team.
Why this matters
The patient who wrote this nomination had never submitted one before. But Beth’s care moved them so deeply that they felt compelled to do something they’d never done—to make sure Beth knew how much her compassion meant.
“She turned an uncomfortable allergy all over my body into an experience I’ll always remember forever!” they wrote.
That’s the essence of exceptional nursing: transforming a difficult moment into a memory of kindness, competence, and genuine human connection.
A well-deserved honor
The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who provide extraordinary compassionate care, and Beth Morgan embodies everything this award represents. Her ability to blend clinical excellence with heartfelt compassion sets a standard for all of us in healthcare.
To our patients, Beth is more than a skilled clinician—she’s a source of comfort during vulnerable moments. To her colleagues, she’s an example of what’s possible when we lead with both competence and heart.
Congratulations, Beth, on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for reminding us all why we chose healthcare—and for showing us what it looks like to truly put patients first.