To that end, the pair of registered nurses are being saluted as the November recipients of DAISY awards, presented by Franciscan St. Francis Health.
Lisa Binger, who works in the acute
“Only with the unit a short time, Lisa displayed a great amount of compassion and concern for her patients, living out the mission of Franciscan St. Francis Health,” a peer recalled. inpatient rehab unit at the hospital’s Beech Grove campus, is credited for taking the level of care to another level.
“I do believe you were our guiding angel at Franciscan St. Francis to help lead us through this difficult time,” wrote the family member of a patient.
MONICA LEE
Receiving her second DAISY award, Monica Lee who works on the oncology unit, illustrates why she is an extraordinary nurse. Nominated by a grateful daughter whose mother was in the care of her, Monica expressed genuine concern and a calming presence.
“Monica is the most exceptional, compassionate nurse we have ever encountered,” wrote the family member. “My mother was completely overwhelmed by her tender care and gentleness in doing what so many others fine routine.”
The DAISY Award was established by the DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died at 33 an auto-
immune disease. His family was so impressed by the clinical skills, caring and compassion of the nurses who cared for him that they created this national award to thank nurse everywhere. For more information, go to www.daisyfoundation.org.
To learn more about nursing careers and programs at Franciscan St. Francis, go to www.stfrancishospitals.org/nursing.
