Lori Stoessel, RN, Nurse Manager, Pediatrics and Pediatric Oncology Units, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Nurse Leader DAISY Award.
The DAISY Nurse Leader Award recognizes nurse leaders who are extraordinary in the impact they have on compassionate patient care. Nurse leaders role model extraordinary behavior and create an environment where attributes of trust, compassion, mutual respect and continued professional development are modeled and supported. The nurse leader motivates staff with a shared vision and enthusiasm to achieve better outcomes for themselves and their patients.
Lori was nominated for this award from her staff as well as from her colleagues. She is described as a hands-on leader, a role model, honest and fair. One nominee said, “Lori motivates her staff to be the best they can be for themselves individually (mentally, emotionally, physically, etc.) while also promoting continued professional development.” Another nominee wrote, “Lori is always looking to make the patient experience better for the patients and their families. She leads patient-driven and unit-driven initiatives though input from the bedside staff and the families when she rounds daily.” Her staff stated, “Lori is an outstanding nurse leader who deserves every recognition there is to be had!”