Staff Sergeant Hernandez is a shining example of the qualities embodied by the DAISY Award: teamwork, admirable compassion, meaningful impact, unwavering commitment, and clinical excellence. His recent actions profoundly and impactfully demonstrated these qualities. Staff Sergeant Hernandez consistently demonstrates the exceptional qualities of a DAISY Award recipient, showcasing teamwork, admirable compassion, meaningful actions, unwavering commitment, and clinical excellence through his dedicated service.

Clinical Excellence and Commitment: One day, when a patient presented with shortness of breath, dizziness, and fatigue, Staff Sergeant Hernandez displayed exceptional clinical excellence. Recognizing the urgency, he notified the Chemo team of the patient’s condition and with support from the team, proactively contacted the ER, provided a concise report using TAMC SBAR communication tool, and secured a bed for the immunosuppressed patient. This action demonstrated his understanding of the patient’s condition and his commitment to patient safety and well-being, preventing a potentially harmful wait in the ER waiting room.

Teamwork and Meaningful Actions: He further demonstrated teamwork by assisting in this patient's transport to the ER, ensuring a smooth transition and immediate triage. His presence allowed for a seamless bedside report to the ER nurse, facilitating continuity of care and meaningful action.

Admirable Compassion and Meaningful Impact: On another occasion, Staff Sergeant Hernandez again demonstrated his admirable compassion, which was evident when he escorted a patient with concerning symptoms directly to the chemo outpatient clinic. Using his SBAR communication tool, he provided detailed symptom report and described his recognition of the patient's need for immediate evaluation showcased his meaningful impact on patient care.

Clinical Excellence and Teamwork: His swift action enabled the clinic team to administer timely treatment, draw labs, and provide hydration, exemplifying clinical excellence. When the patient required ER admission, he again displayed teamwork by assisting with the transfer.

Admirable Compassion and Commitment: During the transfer, the patient unexpectedly experienced vomiting. Staff Sergeant Hernandez's admirable compassion was undeniable as he assisted with the cleanup and monitoring of the patient’s condition, observing for any changes. Once stabilized by the nursing staff, SSG Hernandez demonstrated his constant commitment to patient safety and left to redirect the rapid response team to the area where the patient was being held, ensuring immediate and appropriate intervention.

Through these two distinct incidents, Staff Sergeant Hernandez has consistently exhibited the highest standards of compassionate care and clinical proficiency. His proactive approach, dedication to patient safety, and willingness to go above and beyond make him an exemplary candidate for the DAISY Award. His actions, as detailed in the narrative, utilize the TAMC SBAR communication tool during each event to ensure a clear understanding of the situation at hand, along with his clinical awareness, judgment, and action to make a significant difference in the patient's outcome and serve as an inspiration to all. He is truly deserving of the DAISY Award. SSG Jesus Hernandez not only significantly impacted these two patients’ outcomes but also clearly exemplifies the true spirit of nursing support.