In healthcare, technical excellence is essential—but it’s the human touch that often makes the deepest impact. Morgan Woollard, a nurse whose compassion and dedication have touched countless lives, has been recognized as a DAISY Award recipient for the fourth quarter of 2025. This prestigious honor celebrates nurses who go above and beyond in providing extraordinary care, and Morgan’s recognition is a testament to the profound difference one person can make in a patient’s most vulnerable moments.
A moment of fear, a lifetime of gratitude
The nomination that earned Morgan this well-deserved recognition came from Megan Ragan, a patient who found herself facing one of life’s most challenging and emotional experiences. In Megan’s own words, Morgan transformed what could have been an overwhelming ordeal into a moment of hope and strength.
“I was so scared but she was so kind and caring,” Megan shared in her nomination. “She held me and talked softly. She made sure I was ok while they gave me my spinal.”
For anyone who has experienced a medical procedure, especially one as significant as a spinal block before delivery, the fear can be paralyzing. But Morgan didn’t just provide clinical care—she provided comfort, reassurance, and the kind of human connection that no textbook can teach.
The power of presence
What sets exceptional nurses apart isn’t just their clinical skills—it’s their ability to be fully present with their patients. Morgan exemplified this throughout Megan’s care, checking on her consistently and offering words of encouragement when they were needed most.
“She kept telling me how strong I was and that I was doing great, even though I was crying,” Megan recalled. In those simple words of affirmation, Morgan gave her patient something invaluable: the strength to get through a difficult moment.
Even after the procedure, Morgan’s care didn’t stop. She took the time to speak with Megan before leaving the room, ensuring she knew that everything had gone well, that her baby was healthy, and that she would be okay. These moments of follow-through—the willingness to close the loop and provide reassurance—speak volumes about Morgan’s dedication to whole-person care.
More than a job
Perhaps the most powerful image from Megan’s nomination is the simplest: Morgan hugging her patient during the spinal procedure to help keep her calm. This physical act of comfort represents everything the nursing profession stands for—meeting patients where they are, in their fear and vulnerability, and providing not just medical intervention but human kindness.
“Favorite nurse by far!” Megan concluded, a sentiment that surely echoes the feelings of many other patients who have been fortunate enough to receive Morgan’s care.
The DAISY Award legacy
The DAISY Award was established to recognize the extraordinary compassionate care that nurses provide every day. It’s a reminder that healthcare is as much about healing hearts as it is about healing bodies. Morgan Wollard embodies this philosophy completely, and her recognition as a Q4 2025 DAISY Award recipient serves as an inspiration to healthcare professionals everywhere.
Stories like Megan’s illuminate why the nursing profession is so vital. They remind us that behind every successful medical outcome is often a nurse who held a hand, offered reassurance, and reminded a frightened patient of their own strength. Morgan’s DAISY Award honors this essential truth.
Congratulations, Morgan Woollard, on this well-deserved recognition.