McLaren Central Michigan is proud to again recognize a member of its care team with a Daisy Award, a nationwide program to recognize outstanding nurses.
Inpatient unit nurse Melina Dufort, RN, is the latest recipient of the honor.
Winners receive a hand-carved Healer’s Touch Sculpture, bouquet of daisies, commemorative pin, and cinnamon rolls for the department.
Melina was nominated by a patient she cared for during their time in the hospital:
Melina made countless differences in my stay at McLaren.
I can’t tell you the number of ways she went above and beyond in her job and making me feel safe, secure, and well cared for. I felt that I was informed, I felt that I was in an environment where I knew that the best outcome possible was going to happen for me. Her encouragement and just overall demeanor and character as a nurse and as a person was incredible.
She deserves this nomination! Melina should be recognized for being incredible. Not only does she deserve a nomination, she needs to be recognized for being an amazing person and amazing soul.
The difference that she made in my life through one of the hardest times that I’ve been through is priceless. There are no words to express how thankful I am to her and McLaren for providing this amazing nurse and so many others.
Thank you, Melina for making my stay about me and what I needed. Thank you for the support and love you showed me, and I imagine, all your patients. You are the best!
Congratulations, Melinda!