Kaylee Reed is the DAISY Award Recipient for the Second Quarter of 2025
Kaylee Reed, Registered Nurse at Grand Island Regional Medical Center, was honored with a DAISY Award presentation on Friday, June 20, 2025. She is a registered nurse in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department.
Kaylee was nominated by a cardiac rehabilitation patient, who happens to be a retired nurse who knows exactly what exemplifies excellence in nursing. She wrote:
"As a retired nurse, I've worked with many nurses. As a patient I've received care from many nurses. I first met Kaylee in December 2024 to present day April 2025 as my cardiac rehab nurse. For four months I've observed her being kind, considerate, compassionate and caring in her actions and in speaking with her patients. She is conscientious in making sure her patients' needs are met by adjusting the machines for their comfort. She answers all questions. She makes sure oxygen and blood pressure leads for heart are placed and recorded. She records my weight and blood sugar every session. She records difficulty breathing and exercise difficulty by using a chart and asking how we feel. She monitors our heart rate and encourages us to take rest periods when she observes us feeling tired. Her caring while monitoring the heart makes me feel comfortable and shows Kaylee is a competent nurse. After exercise Kaylee retakes and records vital signs. When my blood sugar is low, she gets me juice which I appreciate. She makes sure each patient is escorted safely to their vehicle. If she needs help she calls for assistance. Kaylee impressed me with her smile and friendliness with all her patients. She welcomes people by holding the door open and helping those who use walkers and wheelchairs. She cares, loves her job and it shows. She works hard to make sure everything is accomplished for each of her patients. Kaylee is an exceptional nurse. I feel she deserves this special DAISY Award."
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.
