Christine Adams, RN, Cath Lab Holding, was named the March DAISY Award recipient for Stony Brook University Hospital for the outstanding care and compassion she shows to her patients. 

Christine was nominated by one of her patients who had a cardiac catheterization. The patient, who was very anxious about the procedure, described himself as a retired police officer and military combat veteran who is normally the one who provides care for people during emergencies and traumatic events.

Christine’s patient said, “I have been to the hospital many times during my career and with my wife who is a cancer survivor, so I have interacted with many nurses over the course of my life. Christine stood above all of them.”

The patient noted that Christine was professional, knowledgeable, caring and attentive, and said, “Prior to my surgery, she made sure that I was prepared and addressed all my needs and concerns, including my nervousness of having this procedure done. After my procedure, she was there to greet me with a smile, and provide me with aftercare that was second to none.”

The patient truly appreciated the way Christine managed his care, as she knew he had post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in the military and made sure that he was cared for properly. He said, “She did not do her job — she showed that she loves her job and the patients that she cares for every day. I cannot thank her enough.”