Avera McKennan Hospital DAISY Award Winners

Kathy Martinec, BSN, RN – Avera Specialty Hospital Pre/Post/PACU

"From the moment I arrived at ASH pre/post Kathy greeted me and made me feel welcomed. Kathy is a wonderful, kind and caring person and nurse. I know she loves nursing and caring for patients and it shows!"

Kelsey Chartier, BSN, RN – NICU

"Kelsey was so patient aiding and making me feel comfortable and independent caring for our baby. Kelsey had superb bedside manner, including how she helped these first time parents navigate the NICU. Kelsey's love for her job radiated every day… We were so thankful for everything Kelsey did, both for our baby and us alike."

Erica Koester, BSN, RN – Women’s Center

“She made it her goal to help me with not only my medical needs but also my emotional/mental needs as well. Erica truly took care of me as a whole. I was all alone and terrified that I would have to deliver in the middle of the night. Erica wasn't my nurse that night but she came in right when I needed someone to be with me the most. She was so supportive and helped talk me through my worries. Erica was encouraging, supportive, and knowledgeable. I am so thankful that Erica was my nurse."