Jodi Kost, Registered Nurse, Receives DAISY Award

Jodi Kost, RN, a Clinical Resource Nurse at Rapid City Hospital Labor and Delivery, has received the prestigious DAISY Award. A national program, the award is presented to nurses who go above and beyond for their patients and community. She was nominated by two patients. 

One patient wrote, “Without a doubt, Jodi was an integral part of our incredible experience at Monument Hospital. I consider myself blessed that she was my primary nurse and I will remember her with only the fondest of memories. I didn’t know that this superb of care existed, and she absolutely set the bar high and left a lasting impression as to what a good nurse should be. I still cry tears of joy every time I speak about my time at Monument Health, and I will never be able to thank Jodi enough for making it such a positive experience.”

Another patient wrote, “Jodi went above and beyond to provide care the minute she started her shift. I was amazed at the level of comfort, care and patience she provided throughout my stay. She knew exactly how to guide me through my concerns and procedures, even through the hardest parts. I appreciate her so much and truly hope every patient gets to experience someone like her.”

The DAISY Award recognizes the outstanding professionalism and compassion that nurses bring to patients and families every day. It was established by the DAISY Foundation in California in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of an autoimmune disease. DAISY is an acronym for “diseases attacking the immune system.” Nurses in Rapid City are selected 12 times a year for this recognition. Nurses are also honored in Custer, Lead-Deadwood, Spearfish and Sturgis. Visit monument.health/daisy to nominate.