Laura Conrad
December 2025
Laura
Conrad
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RN, BSN, OCN
Radiation Oncology
SSM Health
Madison
,
WI
United States
Colleagues at our SSM Health Cancer Center on Turville Bay surprised registered nurse Laura Conrad with a DAISY Award for exceptional nursing on December 16. They came together to nominate the oncology nurse for the award, writing about her compassionate care for patients and appreciation for her excellent teamwork.
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Laura is a true asset to our nursing group. Her unwavering dedication to oncology and our patients makes her a true example of what the DAISY Award stands for.  She is compassionate, knowledgeable, and committed to providing extraordinary care and emotional support to all our patients in Radiation Oncology. Laura greets every patient with a smile and has an incredible way of bringing calmness and comfort to patients facing challenging cancer treatments every day.  She remembers little details about each patient, even years after their treatment, when they come back for a follow-up visit, and often goes above and beyond to treat every patient as an individual. Laura, you should be proud of the nurse you are, and we appreciate all you do! You deserve this!
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Laura is an integral member of the oncology team. She works hard to receive and maintain her certification as an oncology nurse.  Laura has worked to educate and encourage other team members to pursue additional educational opportunities and certifications.  Her calm and caring demeanor helps make patients feel comfortable in an often stressful and anxiety-filled situation. She deserves this recognition for her excellent nursing skills, positive attitude, and dedication to making each patient feel safe and well cared for. We are very lucky to have her as part of our team!
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Laura receives high praise for her excellent communication skills and ability to build immediate trust with patients. She is a wonderful, active listener and remains patient-centered in her work. I consistently receive positive feedback from our patients, with examples that Laura is a ray of sunshine and hope, and an angel in her work in their cancer journey.
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Laura has a very friendly personality and is always smiling. Her kind and gentle disposition is an asset for patient care and her relationships with co-workers. I enjoy working with her and consider her a valuable member of the team. It is no surprise that she has been nominated for the DAISY Award. She reflects the ideals of that award. Congratulations Laura!