Kevin Weyrick
July 2025
Kevin
Weyrick
,
BSN, RN, CMSRN
3 West- Medicine
UVA Health
Charlottesville
,
VA
United States
Kevin's compassion, dedication, and calm leadership have made a lasting impact on our team and the patients we care for. We are incredibly lucky to work alongside someone who leads by example and makes every day a little better for everyone around them.
It is with great admiration and gratitude that I nominate Kevin for the DAISY Award. He exemplifies what it means to be a true team player and an exceptional nurse. No matter how hectic or chaotic the day becomes, Kevin remains a steady, calming presence. He consistently approaches each challenge with professionalism, patience, and a reassuring attitude that immediately puts both patients and coworkers at ease.
There have been countless times when the unit felt like it was on the brink of being overwhelmed, but Kevin was right there, jumping in without hesitation-- whether it was helping with patient care, offering guidance to newer staff, or simply sharing a kind word to lift someone's spirits. He never let a colleague feel like they are "drowning"; instead, he is always reaching out a hand, ready to pull someone back to solid ground.
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I would like to nominate Kevin for the DAISY award for there outstanding professionalism, compassion, and persistence during a very challenging discharge situation. We had a patient who was medically cleared for discharge but was adamantly refusing to leave due to dementia.
Rather than simply following the discharge orders, Kevin took the time to see if transportation minded staying while he got the meds ordered and pulled. They sat at the bedside, reassured the patient, and validated their concerns. The situation was tense, with multiple teams involved, and emotions running high, but Kevin remained calm, respectful, and solution-focused throughout. Even though it was a sad situation.
They worked tirelessly with social work, case management, and the physician team to find an alternative plan that addressed the patient's psychosocial needs.
Kevin's compassion, dedication, and calm leadership have made a lasting impact on our team and the patients we care for. We are incredibly lucky to work alongside someone who leads by example and makes every day a little better for everyone around them.
This level of dedication is nothing new for Kevin, and is exactly what the DAISY Award represents: compassionate, patient-centered care even in the most difficult situations.
There have been countless times when the unit felt like it was on the brink of being overwhelmed, but Kevin was right there, jumping in without hesitation-- whether it was helping with patient care, offering guidance to newer staff, or simply sharing a kind word to lift someone's spirits. He never let a colleague feel like they are "drowning"; instead, he is always reaching out a hand, ready to pull someone back to solid ground.
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I would like to nominate Kevin for the DAISY award for there outstanding professionalism, compassion, and persistence during a very challenging discharge situation. We had a patient who was medically cleared for discharge but was adamantly refusing to leave due to dementia.
Rather than simply following the discharge orders, Kevin took the time to see if transportation minded staying while he got the meds ordered and pulled. They sat at the bedside, reassured the patient, and validated their concerns. The situation was tense, with multiple teams involved, and emotions running high, but Kevin remained calm, respectful, and solution-focused throughout. Even though it was a sad situation.
They worked tirelessly with social work, case management, and the physician team to find an alternative plan that addressed the patient's psychosocial needs.
Kevin's compassion, dedication, and calm leadership have made a lasting impact on our team and the patients we care for. We are incredibly lucky to work alongside someone who leads by example and makes every day a little better for everyone around them.
This level of dedication is nothing new for Kevin, and is exactly what the DAISY Award represents: compassionate, patient-centered care even in the most difficult situations.