Josh Quinn is an exceptional nurse who consistently leads with compassion, humility, and heart. He not only supports his team with kindness and respect, but he also goes above and beyond for his patients—especially those who are most vulnerable.

On a cold winter day, Josh was preparing to discharge his patient, who was homeless and had nothing to protect himself from the freezing temperatures outside. Without hesitation, Josh took the shoes off his own feet and gave them to his patient so he could leave the hospital safely and with dignity. Rather than allowing his patient to suffer, Josh chose to go without.

Josh went to the gift shop and found the only thing available—slipper socks with grips—and wore them for the remainder of his shift. This selfless act perfectly reflects who Josh is: a nurse who truly lives out compassion in action. His kindness, empathy, and willingness to put others before himself embody the true spirit of nursing and make him incredibly deserving of this DAISY Award.

Josh’s actions had a powerful and lasting impact on the team. Witnessing his selfless kindness reminded everyone why they chose to be nurses in the first place. His willingness to sacrifice his own comfort for a patient set a powerful example of compassion in action and reinforced a culture of empathy, dignity, and humanity on the unit.

It inspired his teammates to lead with their hearts, support one another, and look for meaningful ways—big or small—to make a difference in patients’ lives. Josh’s actions didn’t just help one patient that day; they uplifted the entire team and strengthened their shared commitment to caring for others.