MONROE — Patricia Wilson, RN, an SSM Health Monroe Hospital Emergency Department nurse, received the DAISY Award for nursing.

Patricia was nominated by fellow nurse, Beverly Ethridge, RN, PCCN, who have both been members of the COVID-19 Nurses Line team. 

A press release quoted from Wilson’s application for the award: “Patricia is very bright and helps us triage calls to refer patients to the proper departments for their care. Her experience of working in our Emergency Department frequently comes in handy for identifying those at risk for a medical emergency. (Earlier this year), Patricia helped save a life. A call came in from an elderly patient who was complaining of a stomach problem and wanting to make an appointment with a new provider. During the triage process, Patricia learned that they also had chest pain radiating to their left shoulder and arm. Patricia recognized the signs of a heart attack and referred them to the Emergency Department. The patient was diagnosed with a heart attack and needed procedures. Two days later, they were discharged. I am proud to work with Patricia.” 

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care delivered by nurses every day. Sue is one of three million nurses nationwide who represent the largest healthcare profession. SSM Health Monroe Hospital and Monroe Clinic Medical Group employs over 300 nurses serving patients throughout southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. 

SSM Health Monroe asks the community to help spotlight the extraordinary contributions of nurses, like Patricia, by nominating them for the DAISY Award. Nomination forms are available online at www.monroeclinic.org/daisy.