Above And Beyond: Nurse At Montclair Hospital Earns ‘Daisy’ Award

MONTCLAIR, NJ — An accomplished nurse at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair recently earned a “DAISY” award for going above-and-beyond for patients at the hospital.

Mountainside administrators recently tipped their caps to Lanie Peace, presenting her with a DAISY Nurse Award. The award – which is part of a national program aimed at celebrating the essential work nurses perform – is given to workers who “demonstrate exceptional care, compassion, and dedication to their patients.”

Here’s why Peace earned the award, Mountainside Hospital reported:

“Lanie is truly deserving of the DAISY Award for the exceptional care and compassion she demonstrated during one of the most challenging moments in a family’s life. At the onset of the pandemic, Lanie provided extraordinary support to a family who could not be with their loved one. Not only did she care for the patient with kindness and empathy, but she also extended comfort and reassurance to the family. Her presence and kind actions brought immeasurable peace during an unimaginable time. Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Lanie’s compassion and dedication to her patients are evident. She has left a lasting impact on the patients she has cared for, and even years later, they remain grateful for the care she’s provided. Lanie’s ability to balance professional excellence with heartfelt connection exemplifies what it means to be a DAISY Award nurse. She goes above and beyond her role, creating lasting memories for patients and their families that will never be forgotten.”

“Thank you for your dedication to quality patient care and congratulations, Lanie!” administrators added.

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