Med-Surg
May 2026
Med-Surg
Med-Surg
Jones Memorial Hospital
Wellsville
,
NY
United States
Kaitlyn Calladine, RN
Taylor Craft, RN
Abigail Cornish, RN
Emily Costello, RN
Carver Dewey, RN
Nicholas Ellison, RN
Joanne Gant, RN
Bethany Gayhart, RN
Cameron Gordan, RN
Alexandria Hale, RN
Kimberly Jenkins, RN
Taegan MacCrea, RN
Briana Meehan, RN
Kristen Murphy, RN
Anna O'Neal, RN
Ailie Smithers, RN
Erika Tracy, RN
Benjamin Weimer, RN
Breanna Willson, RN
Crystal Fenti, LPN
"These nurses don't just perform their duties; they make it obvious that they care, and that extra dimension makes all the difference."
Jones Memorial Hospital is proud to recognize an extraordinary group of nursing staff whose dedication, compassion, and professionalism have left a lasting impression on the patients and families in their care. The 2C nurses have received many individual and team Daisy nominations. The following summary reflects the collective voice of those who experienced their care firsthand.

Clinical Excellence & Attentiveness

These nurses demonstrated clinical skill and attentiveness across a wide range of patient needs — from monitoring vitals and managing post-operative recovery, to educating patients and families on procedures such as PICC line care.

Going Above & Beyond

Time and again, these nurses went far beyond the expectations of their roles. Whether rearranging room equipment for a patient's convenience, securing a proper meal when a dietary error was identified, spending hours at the bedside of a comfort care patient, or simply staying with an anxious patient until they felt safe — their willingness to do whatever is needed makes an unmistakable difference in the patient care experience.

Compassion & Human Connection

Patients and families described feeling like VIPs, feeling safe, feeling seen, and feeling truly cared for. Several noted that their nurses became more than caregivers — they became trusted friends and sources of comfort during some of the most frightening moments of their lives.

Family-Centered Care

These nurses recognize that exceptional care extends beyond the patient to include their loved ones. Families were kept informed, reassured, and welcomed as partners in care. During stressful and emotionally charged situations — including serious diagnoses and end-of-life care.

Teamwork & Unit Culture

The spirit of collaboration was a defining characteristic of this group. Nurses continue working as a team to ensure patients’ needs are met, supporting one another and their patients with equal dedication.

A Lasting Impact

The feedback received from nominations paints a vivid picture of a nursing team that embodies the very best of what healthcare can be. Patients described feeling blessed, cared for, and deeply grateful. Families expressed that these nurses hold a special place in their hearts. One nominator perhaps said it best — "These nurses don't just perform their duties; they make it obvious that they care, and that extra dimension makes all the difference."


Jones Memorial Hospital is proud to honor this exceptional team with the DAISY Award