WARWICK – A Kent County Memorial Hospital nurse has been presented with a DAISY Award, a recognition awarded by the DAISY Foundation, a California-based nonprofit, to nurses who demonstrate extraordinary patient care.
Patricia Howard, a registered nurse who has served at Kent since 2005, was nominated by the mother of a patient for her attentiveness, care, compassion and knowledge.
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Howard was caring for a patient who was about to be discharged when she noticed an abnormality. Her observations led to further testing, helping the patient avoid a repeat emergency room visit and likely preventing them from experiencing worse symptoms, the hospital said.
“Every person who comes into contact with Pat during their visit leaves knowing that there is one more person in this world who genuinely cares about their well-being,” said Sherri Sprague, Kent’s emergency department nurse director. “While providing exceptional care to every patient, Pat maintains a calm and comforting demeanor.”
