RHINELANDER, Wis. – Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital honored Claire Horant, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of her commitment and patient-centered approach to care. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for going above and beyond patient expectations by providing service with respect, compassion, and integrity; generating enthusiasm and energy while carrying out everyday duties and responsibilities; significantly making a difference and listening not only with ears but also with heart.
Horant is a nurse manager and was nominated for the DAISY Award by a co-worker. The nomination reads: I would like to nominate Claire Horant for the Daisy Award because she is truly one of the best leaders I have had the privilege of working beside during my healthcare career throughout many different states. Her compassion and dedication shine through in everything she does. She is not only hardworking, but she consistently brings positive attitude that lifts the spirits of those around her. She genuinely listens and cares for her staff: taking the time to always be available to hear our concerns, support us through challenges, and celebrate our successes. Her presence makes work a better place, and
she has a natural ability to elevate the culture of her departments by fostering teamwork, respect and a sense of belonging. She sets a strong example of all of the Aspirus Core
Values each day, modeling Compassion, Accountability, Collaboration, Foresight, and Joy in the way that she leads her teams. Through her actions, she inspires those around her to give their best, not just for our patients, but for one another as colleagues. It is very rare to find a manager who makes such a profound difference in both the work environment and the personal lives of their staff. Her leadership and kindness leave a lasting impact, and I am SO grateful to be able to learn and grow from her and to work under her guidance.
Claire is an exceptional nurse all around and ever so deserving of the Daisy Award.
Horant and her co-workers were treated to cinnamon rolls which honor the memory of the late Patrick Barnes who once ate his father’s cinnamon roll when he was in the hospital without an appetite for food. He then requested one for the next day – and enough for all the nurses in the unit. The hope is that whenever a nurse smells that wonderful cinnamon aroma, they’ll stop for a minute and think of how special they are for being a nurse. Additionally, Horant received an honoree pin, certificate, and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.
Established in 1999, the family of J. Patrick Barnes created the DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award to honor his memory with a tribute to the skillful and compassionate care he received from his nurses during his hospitalization. Nurses may be nominated by patients, families, visitors and colleagues and they are chosen by a multi-disciplinary team to receive the DAISY Award.
The DAISY Award recognizes the outstanding and extraordinary care nurses provide every day. Aspirus DAISY Award winners and nominees exceed the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying the Aspirus core values of: Compassion, Accountability, Collaboration, Foresight and Joy.