DANVILLE, Va. – A Sovah Health veteran nurse in Danville has received one of the nation’s top honors.
Hazel Lewis, RN, was recently recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, a national recognition celebrating nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, high-quality care.
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Lewis, who serves in inpatient rehabilitation, was nominated by a patient for her ability to combine clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion.
“Her job is more than a shift to get through, but rather it is a ministry to care for patients to heal,” the patient shared.
The nomination also praised Lewis’ efficiency and skill: “Her assessments were made quickly as if repetition only made her more efficient,” adding, “Hazel has an abundance of love, giving away her compassion to each patient, adding sunshine and warmth.”
Shelly Cordum, market chief nursing officer at Sovah Health, said Lewis’ impact is deeply felt by patients and staff alike.
“Hazel brings a level of compassion that patients don’t forget. It’s not just the care she provides; it’s the way she makes people feel seen, heard and truly cared for during some of their most vulnerable moments,” said Shelly Cordum, Market Chief Nursing Officer at Sovah Health. profession. This DAISY Award celebrates not only their exceptional skill, but the profound difference they make in the lives of patients and families across our communities.”
To nominate a Sovah Health nurse for the DAISY Award, visit our website at SovahHealth.com/daisy-award