Honoring an extraordinary nurse

SUSIE ADAMS, RN, ASCENSION SAINT ALEXIUS, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS

Nurses know firsthand what exceptional patient care looks like. When one of Ascension Saint Alexius’ own nurses had an extended stay in the postpartum unit, she recognized those qualities in the nurse charged with her care, Susie Adams, RN. The patient nominated Susie for the DAISY Award®.

Throughout her stay, the patient noted how Susie’s advocacy and unremitting care changed the course of her recovery. Susie paid close attention to all details of her care, from providing expert breastfeeding coaching to arranging for a meal as soon as the patient was able to eat again after tests.

Susie make an impact on her colleagues and patients as an example of Ascension’s Service Commitments by Extending kindness, Listening to understand and Serving together. She demonstrates Ascension’s Values of Dedication, affirming the hope and joy of our ministry in each of her interactions, and Reverence for the patients in her care.

“I make a conscious effort every single day to render excellent care by giving my very best,” said Susie. “The best gift is to use my personality in service as a nurse and to train and mentor new graduate nurses on how to provide inclusive care to all people, because all people have the right to the best quality care.”

Susie Adams, RN