HaysMed
HaysMed announces that Gina Givens, RN, a nurse in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Gina provides specialized care for patients requiring close monitoring and advanced support, bridging the gap between intensive care and general medical care. Her role demands exceptional clinical skill, quick decision-making, and a compassionate approach to ensure patients and families feel safe and supported during challenging times.
A patient who nominated Gina for the award shared: “I’m nominating Gina Givens for the Daisy award because of the outstanding care she gave me during my stay at HaysMed. From the moment we met, this nurse treated me with kindness, respect and professionalism. What meant the most to me was how she handled the more difficult moments, especially when I was experiencing confusion and delusional episodes. This nurse remained calm, patient and compassionate, always making sure I felt safe and heard. She explained everything clearly in simple, understandable terms, both to me and my family, which brought us all comfort and peace of mind.
Beyond her clinical skills, Gina has a warm and friendly personality that helped put me at ease. She makes a tough experience much more manageable and I’m truly grateful for her dedication and care. All of the doctors, nurses, and aids and staff I encountered at HaysMed were wonderful, but this nurse truly stood out in the most meaningful way. HaysMed is lucky to have such a remarkable nurse. This nurse embodies what their profession is all about- compassion, competence, and a genuine heart for helping other’s. With heartfelt thanks!”
Joben Rieth, HaysMed Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, stated: “Gina’s ability to combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion is what makes her stand out. The DAISY Award is about recognizing nurses who make a lasting impact, and Gina exemplifies that every day. Her calm presence and dedication to patient-centered care truly reflect the heart of nursing.”
The DAISY Award is an international program that celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care provided by nurses. HaysMed is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner.
To nominate a nurse or team at HaysMed for the DAISY Award, visit: https://www.haysmed.com/daisy-nomination-form/
About HaysMed
Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary-level services in the region. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center.
Other services include rehabilitation, hospice, neonatal, intensive care and diagnostic imaging, as well as a Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center and a Sleep and Neurodiagnostic Center. HaysMed is proud to be one of only 20 U.S. hospitals recognized by Vizient in 2023 as a Top Performer in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort. In 2024, HaysMed was named as one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the country by the National Rural Health Association and earned the prestigious five-star designation in the 2024 CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. Learn more at haysmed.com.