Breanna Burkett Named Quarterly DAISY Award Recipient

Catawba Valley Medical Center is proud to announce this quarter’s DAISY Award Recipient. The DAISY Award is designed to recognize exceptional nursing care. Join us in congratulating Breanna Burkett, who serves as a Registered Nurse in our Birthing Center.

Breanna was nominated by two different patient who she took care of in October 2023 and April 2024. Read their full nominations below:

“Breanna is one of those people you meet that was born to do what they do- care for others. She has all the wonderful characteristics a Daisy Award winner should have. I felt like I was advocated for as a patient, and truly felt as if she could get along with anyone. Breanna is easy going, kind, compassionate, and is a wonderful nurse. I never felt judged in a negative way and by concerns were never a burden to her. I was extremely privileged and blessed to have her as my nurse, along with a wonderful day shift crew. This was my second pregnancy- but I had NEVER experienced this level of pain with my first pregnancy/delivery. Little did I know, I would have Breanna advocating and encouraging me the entire time. She held my hand and complimented me, even though I felt like a fool being so loud (like I said, she never once made me feel like I was being judged in a negative way). Breanna you are a GEM to this world and I will never forget the positive impact you had on me when I was at my most vulnerable.”

“I had an extremely traumatic and scary birth experience. I would not have survived emotionally without Breanna. From holding my hand and letting me cry to reassuring me that baby and I were both safe, she was phenomenal.”

The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died of complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. To learn more, visit DAISYFoundation.org.