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Audubon County Memorial Hospital (ACMH) recognizes Megan Steiner, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Steiner jumps back and forth between the emergency department, Med-Surg and the Outpatient Clinic and was submitted for this award by a previous co-worker, Joan Bauer. The nomination letter stated, “Megan is an example of what the DAISY Award embodies. She is a professional, competent nurse who cares for her patients with compassion and respect. Megan possesses the knowledge needed to provide patients with the best care. Megan continues to improve her knowledge and skills above and beyond the required continuing education so that she can ensure that her patients are receiving the utmost care at ACMH. She is excellent with providing education to patients and their family concerning their plan of care and how the care team can work toward reaching goals that will ensure that patients can achieve the best quality of life upon discharge. As a co-worker, Megan is a team member. She is dependable, always willing to help when needed. Megan keeps a calm, level-headed approach even when things can become chaotic. She is efficient and timely with her documentation and carrying out orders. Megan has always treated me with patience and respect if I asked for help or guidance with a concern about my patients and if I was struggling with computer charting. Megan was kind and caring when I had to have my chemo pump removed after outpatient clinic hours. She didn’t complain, and this made my treatment relaxed and comfortable. Thank you, Megan, for being a super nurse!” ACMH Director of Nursing Services, Cassandra Neumann, BSN, RN, is proud to be able to recognize Steiner, saying, “Megan exemplifies what it means to be both a compassionate and competent nurse. She has shown resilience during difficult times and is a true team player.”
