02/20/2026
Congratulations to Christy Briggs, RN, BSN, of our Women’s LifeCare Team, our Q3 2025 DAISY Award recipient. 💛
A patient who experienced an incredibly difficult and emotional journey surrounding the birth of her baby shared that in a moment that should have been joyful but instead felt overwhelming, “I met an angel by the name of Christy.” And “she took the absolute best care of me both mentally and physically.” Adding, Christy recognized she was in shock and gently helped create space for her to process what she had just been through.
The patient shared that Christy became more than a nurse, she became a steady presence, a quiet advocate and a source of unwavering support. Through simple but powerful acts, checking in thoughtfully, advocating for her needs and offering compassionate reassurance, she provided care that went far beyond clinical skill.
“Christy cared. She listened. And she loved unconditionally.” She added, “Because of her, I am stronger than I was and tougher than I ever thought I could be.”
Christy’s ability to care for both the physical and emotional well-being of her patient exemplifies the heart of nursing. She showed the patient and her family that healing is not only about procedures and recovery, but also compassion, reassurance and human connection.
Thank you, Christy, for being the kind of nurse every patient hopes to meet in their most vulnerable moments. You truly represent the spirit of the DAISY Award and the compassion we strive to provide to our patients and their loved ones every day. 🌼
You can nominate an extraordinary Aiken Regional nurse at https://bit.ly/4qLr71a.
(Pictured with Matt Merrifield, CEO; Teresa Lilly, RNC-LRN, Director, Women’s LifeCare Center; Savannah Krashner, MPH, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, Nurse Educator, Women’s LifeCare Center; and Melody Kesselring, BSN, RNC-EFM, Manager, Women’s LifeCare Center.)
