Ozzie Hunter, Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleSchool of Nursing instructor, recently received The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award presented by The DAISY Foundation. The award is given to extraordinary nurses in appreciation for their work within the medical center.
Hunter is a flight nurse with SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center in St. Louis and is a 23-year veteran of pediatric work. SSM Cardinal Glennon Transport Team director Karen Zahn, RN, MSN nominated Hunter for the award. She shared an experience in which he took extraordinary measures to help the mother of a dying child get to the hospital to be with her son. She said this behavior is a small glimpse of the compassion that Hunter gives to his patients and their families.
The DAISY Foundation was established in January 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes. Through The DAISY Award, the foundation recognizes patient care contributions made by nurses.
The SSM Cardinal Glennon Foundation presented Hunter with a DAISY Award certificate, a DAISY Award pin and a bouquet of daisy flowers.