Local labor and delivery nurse Shari Anderson, R.N., has received the DAISY Award, a national honor celebrating nurses who go above and beyond to provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Anderson cares for patients at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst and was nominated by two patients who praised her for making their experiences top-notch.
“Shari was with me her whole shift and during my delivery. She never left my side, not even to eat her lunch,” one patient wrote. “She was supportive and helped calm my nerves as a first-time mom. She kept the room so calm and positive.”
The patient praised Anderson for advocating for her and said she was “definitely called” to be a labor and delivery nurse. “You don’t find many nurses like her,” the patient wrote.
A second nomination came from a patient who delivered her fifth child at Moore Regional.
“Shari is the most wonderful labor and delivery nurse I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting. Even though I was giving birth to my fifth baby, this was my first experience with an induction,” she said.
“Shari listened to my wishes for the most natural and hands-off experience possible. Because of Shari, the birth of my daughter went from an unexpected and stressful situation to one where I only have joyful memories. Shari is truly a gift, and I am grateful that she was my nurse.”
Jonna Hunter, DNP, R.N., CENP, Administrative Director of Women & Children’s Services, said Anderson always advocates for her patients.
“Shari provides the specialized knowledge and skills needed to care for a laboring mom and baby, as well as the emotional support and advocacy our mothers and families need for this life-changing event,” Hunter said in a news release. “Shari respects our mother’s wishes and responds positively to all birth plans.”
For more information on the DAISY Award or to nominate a deserving nurse, visit FirstHealth’s website.
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