PROVIDENCE – A nurse at Women & Infants Hospital has been recognized for her work with new mothers and their babies.
Cassandra White, a registered nurse in the Mother-Baby Unit, was nominated by a patient for a Daisy Award. Daisy is an acronym for “diseases attacking the immune system,” according to the daisyfoundation.org website. White was presented with the honor by the hospital in late May.
“Cassie was absolutely fantastic while we were on the recovery floor,” the patient who nominated her said. “I had severe issues with breastfeeding, and she was a lifesaver during the entire situation. … She is absolutely a one-of-a-kind nurse and I can’t think of anyone else who deserves this award more than she does. Her bedside manner was phenomenal and made me feel like I was her only patient. She was truly there for me at all times.”
White has been a nurse at Women & Infants since 2013.
The Daisy Foundation, a nonprofit based in California, recognizes the work of extraordinary nurses. Providers and patients may nominate nurses for the award.
