Heart Center Charge Nurse Wins DAISY Award

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A registered nurse at Salinas Valley Health has been honored with the esteemed DAISY Award for her exceptional leadership and steadfast support of the nursing staff.Kimberly Jacobs, BSN, RN, PCCN, received the prestigious DAISY Award Friday morning during a surprise celebration. Salinas Valley Health participates in the national DAISY Award program which celebrates compassionate and skillful nursing care. Kim is a charge nurse in the Heart Center.

“This was a lovely surprise! As a charge nurse, I always make sure I am there for my team. I listen to them and help them in any way I can,” said Kimberly Jacobs, BSN, RN, PCCN. “That’s the main goal. I want to make sure our nurses are taken care of so they can provide the best medical care possible to our patients. I’m very grateful for our nursing and leadership team here at Salinas Valley Health.”

"Kimberly is a stellar Charge Nurse and preceptor who exemplifies patient-centered care with unwavering compassion,” shared Vicky Heitzman, Clinical Manager, Heart Center. “In the most challenging circumstances, when shifts are demanding, and her fellow nurses are worn out, Kim remains a calming presence, offering support and making even the toughest situations seem manageable. Her dedication to her patients and colleagues reflects the essence of what it means to be a DAISY Award recipient."

Kimberly joined Salinas Valley Health in 2019 as a nurse in our Mother/Baby unit and in 2022 transferred to the Heart Center. This is her second nomination and first DAISY Award. She says she is proud of her profession and proud of her Native American roots. Kimberly is a member of the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe from the state of Nevada.

Several outstanding employees received DAISY Award nominations for the month of August including Allison Goff, BSN, RN; Ashley Coronado, BSN, RN; Christine Durden, BSN, RN, CLC; Jacqueline Banuelos, BSN, RN; Jada Williams, BSN, RN; Jovie Palma, BSN, RN; Laurie Freed, BSN, RN, CCRN-CSC. Every month, Salinas Valley Health recognizes two extraordinary employees, one with a DAISY Award (for nurses) and another with a STAR Award (for all staff). Nominations can be submitted by patients, visitors and staff. Nomination forms and drop boxes are located throughout the medical center.