Amie Fields recently received The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

TIFTON — Amie Fields, a registered nurse at Tift Regional Medical Center, was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

Fields works in the Case Management department at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was nominated for the award by multiple co-workers for her dedication and commitment to her patients.

The nominations described Fields as “consistently demonstrating empathy, resourcefulness, and has a genuine passion for making a positive impact.” The nomination also mentioned, “Amie makes sure her patients have everything they need for a proper discharge. She is very compassionate and ensures that all needs are met during the patients’ stay.”

“Amie represents the dedication and care that define exceptional nursing. Her commitment to her patients and their families, especially during critical moments, is commendable,” said Terrie Brogdon, director of case management. “We are proud to see her recognized with The DAISY Award, highlighting her empathy and efforts to ensure the best outcomes for those she serves.”

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Barnes 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 Barnes 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.

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been adopted by healthcare facilities around the world to celebrate nurses for their extraordinary care and compassion. Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues, and they are chosen by a committee of nurses at Tift Regional Medical Center to receive The DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is presented each quarter at a surprise presentation. Each recipient receives a certificate commending them for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are and the incredibly meaningful difference your teamwork makes in the lives of so many people.” The recipient also receives a specially engraved plaque engraved with their name.

“We are proud to be among the healthcare organizations participating in the DAISY Award program,” said Tonia Garrett, chief nursing officer for Southwell. “Positive patient experiences occur when nurses like Amie go above and beyond for those we serve. We are extremely grateful for our nurses who are giving their all every day, and to the DAISY foundation for providing this on-going recognition platform for nurses.”