Idaho - February 2022

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IDAHO NURSING
AWARDS AND
RECOGNITIONS
RN Idaho recognizes nurses who make significant contributions to the advancement of nursing from the
bedside to the boardroom. We are extremely proud of Idaho Nurses and congratulate you for the positive
effect you have on patient and professional outcomes!
DAISY AWARD RECIPIENTS
Angie Starbuck
West Valley Medical Center
Caldwell
We are happy to announce the latest Daisy
Award out of West Valley Medical Center in
Caldwell, Idaho. Angie Starbuck, a nurse in the
West Valley PACU received the award. A colleague
nominated Angie and had many examples of her
top-notch care, saying she consistently goes above
and beyond. “There are so many situations Angie
has demonstrated the most compassionate, kind
and caring behavior with patients, family and her
coworkers…she not only deserves this award, but
also the best nurse in the hospital award!”
Kathy Pizzaro
St. Luke’s Health Systems
Boise
Congratulations on being
the September 2021
Recipient of the Daisy
Award! You were nominated
by Kasey Glenn, a patient
you cared for recently. Mr.
Glenn explained that the
nature of his admission was
complex, and he had many
consulting physicians, yet
no one seemed to be the
actual leader. It was you
who organized his care. He shared that you were
instrumental in assisting the physicians with
communicating to each other and to him. In addition
to providing him great, compassionate care in a
calm and thorough manner, you were able to take in
all of the physician information and summarize it for
him in a manner that he could understand. It was
your diligence and commitment to sorting things
out, that made him feel comfortable and secure that
he received the best care.
Kathy, on behalf of St. Luke’s Nampa and the whole
St. Luke’s system, we want to thank you for being
a wonderful example of our ICARE values. Thank
you for recognizing your role as a teacher, an
advocate, and the team leader of Mr. Glenn’s care.
It is through your daily efforts and extraordinary
dedication; we can serve our community in the
manner it deserves
Corey Strickland
St. Luke’s Health Systems
Boise
Congratulations, you are the
July Recipient of the DAISY
Award! Your nomination was
submitted by Emily Miller, “I
was admitted with a whole
lot of problems during
pregnancy, including low
platelets and high blood
pressure. Corey drew the
lucky straw of having to
administer a very uncommon
and complicated drug. She
gracefully worked with the team to administer it properly
and safely. Despite her best efforts, I did end up having a
reaction to the last titration of this medication and Corey
responded promptly and calmly to treat me. She again
worked with the team, reaching out to the pharmacist,
doctor, and charge nurse to make sure I was safe and
taken care of. I know she was very busy the entire night
and barely got to sit down, but I never once felt that she
was rushing my cares. Corey took the time to thoroughly
explain everything, and to truly connect with my husband
and I in this scary time. I feel truly blessed to have Corey
as my nurse tonight and could not imagine being in
better hands than hers.”
Corey, thank you for demonstrating the roles of
“Sentry” and “Guide” for this family not only did you
meet this patient’s physiological needs you provided a
sense of security for her and her husband.
Fadila Efendic
St. Luke’s Health Systems
Boise
Congratulations, you have
been selected to receive a
DAISY Award! Your
nomination was submitted
by Kendra Bellomy. Kendra
writes, “Fadila cared for this
patient on our mother-baby
unit after she had her 3rd
baby. The patient had no
complications during her
pregnancy or delivery. While
the patient was brushing her
teeth, she noticed her tongue was a bit numb and
called Fadila in to ask if that was normal. Fadila
assessed her and decided nothing else was abnormal.
She had her stick out her tongue and it veered ever so
slightly to the right. As the ANM on at the time, she had
called me to ask my opinion and stated she was
worried and just felt like something was wrong. I told
her to call the crisis nurse to assess for the need of a
code stroke. The crisis nurse came up and assessed
and decided everything was within normal limits. Fadila
called the MD on call and asked what to do next. The
MD on call did not have a ton of experience and asked
Fadila what she thought the next steps should be.
Fadila suggested a CT scan so the MD ordered one. In
CT, they noted multiple lesions and called the MD to
suggest ordering a full body MRI. The MD did so and
upon resulting, it was noted that the patient had tumors
and lesions in her lungs, liver, spine and possibly bone
marrow. Biopsy of the liver lesion showed malignant
cancer that had metastasized. The patient will follow up
with oncology within the week. If Fadila wouldn’t have
trusted her nursing intuition, this patient may not have
been diagnosed. Fadila gave this patient hope to
receive treatment in a timely manner. The patient really
bonded with Fadila, they cried together and Fadila was
the best possible nurse for her and her family. Fadila is
an extraordinary nurse.”
Fadila you were a Sentry for this patient and your advocacy
was strong and true. Thank you for making a difference.
Regan Kichne
St. Luke’s Health Systems
Boise
Congratulations on being the
July 2021 Recipient of the
Daisy Award! You were
nominated by Tawna Spoor, a
patient you cared for recently.
Tawna shared this about you,
“Regan displayed the upmost
impeccable example of
professionalism, compassion,
empathy, patience, and skill of
any nurse that has ever cared
for me. She was able to
comfort me and communicate in the most sensitive way
when I need it most. I was in excruciating pain begging for
relief and she in a very “motherly” fashion was able to
explain to me why I was not able to have more pain
medication. Keep in mind I’m twice her senior! When I
arrived back up on the floor for the second time in just a
couple of days, she had my room prepared for me and
went above and beyond by remembering exactly what my
likes and dislikes were. At a time, I was very nervous and
concerned, she was able to comfort me. Her outgoing
personality, her genuine kindness, and caring manner
should be the highest example for all fellow RN’s! St.
Luke’s should be grateful to have such a valued employee
and treasure the example and reputation she leaves with
patients! I for one will be forever touched by the kindness
she extended.
Regan, on behalf of St. Luke’s Nampa and the whole
St. Luke’s system, we want to thank you for being a
wonderful example of our ICARE values. It is through
your daily efforts and extraordinary dedication; we can
serve our community in the manner it deserves.
Med/Surg ICU Team
Madison Memorial Hospital
Rexburg
Team members include: Aaron Caldwell, RN,
Alyssia Fullmer, RN, Amanda Widerburg,
RN, Amelie Passe-Carlus, RN, Angela Lane,
RN, Angie Hathaway, RN, Anna Forbush, RN,
Ashlynn Bagley, RN, Camille Sommer, RN,
Catherine Claunch, RN, Catherine Heiner, RN,
Chris Haws, RN, Colton Dyer, RN, Gabrielle
Light, RN, Heather Nelson, RN, Jeff Esplin, RN,
Jesi Bergeson, RN, Karie Nelson, RN, Kelsey
Hansen, RN, Kristen Lee, RN, Laura Pearson,
RN, Lesa Perrenoud, RN, Lindsay Widdison, RN,
Lisa Benson, RN, Megan Hendricks, RN, Melisa
Robinson, RN, Melissa Farr, RN, Michele Rumsey,
RN, Misty Gordon, RN, Nicole Lybbert, RN, Paige
Kaufman, RN, Ryan Blackburn, RN, Savanah
Wagstaff, RN, Shaylee Geisler, RN, Stephanie
Hart, RN, Susie Thacker, RN, Tailie Chamberlin,
RN, Tammee Davenport, RN, Tessa Bruneel, RN,
Theresa Jenkins, RN, Tilliya Pettingill, RN
Madison Memorial continued on page 13