Cheridynn Hoffman was nominated twice and recognized as the first DAISY Award recipient of 2025, with the award presentation taking place during Nurses Week. Hoffman, an RN in Med/Surg at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston, was praised in both nominations for her knowledge, care, and ability to make her patients feel comfortable. One of the nomination letters, written by one of Hoffman’s patients, praised her for not only educating the patient on every action taken as well as the treatment plan but also for being a great role model for the nursing student shadowing her. They also recognized her strong leadership skills. The patient said, “She had a great attitude and made me feel very comfortable”. They go on to say, “She has a true ability to lead and mentor and is a valuable asset to the facility.”

The second nomination letter, also written by one of Hoffman’s patients, shared that this was the third hospital they had been in throughout the last three weeks and stated “Cheridynn is the most caring and understanding nurse I have had in the last six years, including several nurses and doctors in several states and hospitals”. The patient went on to say “She has the innate ability that just can’t be explained, it is with that which she has chosen and been chosen for this most caring profession.”