Joanna Tyx
August 2025
Joanna
Tyx
,
RN
Pediatric Medical Surgical Unit
Kaleida Health Oshei Children's Hospital
Buffalo
,
NY
United States
But Joanna went far beyond emotional care; she became a true advocate for my son.
Joanna exemplifies dedication to exceptional patient-centered care. She was nominated by a grateful patient’s family, who shared:
"I am nominating Joanna Tyx for the DAISY Award because she embodied everything a nurse should be: compassionate, patient-centered, emotionally supportive, and fiercely effective in advocating for her patient. My 3-month-old son was admitted to Oishei Children's Hospital following the unexpected discovery of healing rib fractures. Our family was overwhelmed, emotionally distressed, and navigating a whirlwind of testing and investigation.
Joanna listened carefully, validated my concerns, and responded with calm, trauma-informed compassion. She acknowledged my concerns and offered reassurance without judgment. Her emotional support helped me feel safe and seen during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life.
But Joanna went far beyond emotional care; she became a true advocate for my son. She reminded the care team that his feeding issues also needed urgent attention. Because of her, my son received a nutrition consult and a more comprehensive plan of care, and we began to see weight gain for the first time in weeks.
Even on days she wasn't assigned to us, Joanna stopped in to check on him, showing genuine investment in his progress and healing. Her presence changed our entire hospital experience, and we will never forget her kindness or the impact she made on our family."
"I am nominating Joanna Tyx for the DAISY Award because she embodied everything a nurse should be: compassionate, patient-centered, emotionally supportive, and fiercely effective in advocating for her patient. My 3-month-old son was admitted to Oishei Children's Hospital following the unexpected discovery of healing rib fractures. Our family was overwhelmed, emotionally distressed, and navigating a whirlwind of testing and investigation.
Joanna listened carefully, validated my concerns, and responded with calm, trauma-informed compassion. She acknowledged my concerns and offered reassurance without judgment. Her emotional support helped me feel safe and seen during one of the most vulnerable moments of my life.
But Joanna went far beyond emotional care; she became a true advocate for my son. She reminded the care team that his feeding issues also needed urgent attention. Because of her, my son received a nutrition consult and a more comprehensive plan of care, and we began to see weight gain for the first time in weeks.
Even on days she wasn't assigned to us, Joanna stopped in to check on him, showing genuine investment in his progress and healing. Her presence changed our entire hospital experience, and we will never forget her kindness or the impact she made on our family."