05/09/2026
We’re excited to announce a recent Daisy Award Winner, Abby Bayles! 🌼🌼🌼
Abby is a Registered Nurse in the Surgical ICU at Erlanger Baroness Hospital, where she cared for a patient after a motorcycle accident. The patient’s spouse shared these words in their nomination:
“From the first time Abby walked into my husband’s room, I knew she was different. She didn’t just walk in, do her job, and leave – she treated him with dignity, explained every step to him even when he couldn’t respond, and spoke to him like he was still fully present, because to her, he was. ... Through every high and low, Abby has been steady, calm, and kind. She is the definition of a great nurse – she has the skill, the personality, and the bedside manner that makes you feel truly cared for. Having her as part of his care team made this road so much less scary. She’s given us hope, peace, and a feeling that we are not alone in this. I truly cannot think of anyone more deserving of the DAISY Award.” Congratulations, Abby! 👏
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an international program that honors the compassionate care and clinical excellence our nurses bring to their patients every day. If you would like to honor an Erlanger nurse, you can submit a nomination here: bit.ly/48JPS7W