NMMC Presents DAISY Award to Johnson

TUPELO, Mississippi—North Mississippi Medical Center presented its most recent DAISY Award to registered nurse Jessie Johnson of 3 West.

Two coworkers nominated Johnson for not only providing excellent care but also going above and beyond for a patient who celebrated a birthday while hospitalized on their unit. “Before she left that day, she made sure that we all knew to wish him a ‘happy birthday’ to make his day special. When Jessie returned that night, she bought presents for him and a card, which we all signed,” they wrote. “She brought him many snacks that he could have with his diet and wrapped it all up with the card.”

Although the patient had transferred to a different unit by then, “she made time after her busy shift to take the gifts to him,” they wrote. “She told us the next morning how overwhelmed and grateful he was for the thoughtfulness of the nurses. In working with Jessie for just a short time, it is obvious how deeply she truly cares for her patients and what a kind soul she is.”

Johnson, who lives in Amory, joined the NMMC staff in June 2015 and worked on the nephrology and COVID-19 units before transferring to 3 West several months ago. She is a 2005 graduate of Cedar Grove Christian Academy in Tupelo and earned an associate degree in nursing from Itawamba Community College in 2017.

During the surprise celebration, Johnson received a certificate, a DAISY Award pin, a bouquet donated by Bishop’s Flower Shop and a hand-carved stone sculpture titled A Healer’s Touch. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary compassionate and skillful care given by nurses every day. Nomination forms are available throughout NMMC or at www.nmhs.net/daisy-award. For more information, call (662) 377-3431 or email daisyawards@nmhs.net.