05/26/2026
🌼 Celebrating Kaitlyn, RN – DAISY Award Honoree 🌼
We’re proud to honor Kaitlyn, RN, in the Breast Center, as one of this year's DAISY Award honorees!
Kaitlyn’s compassion, professionalism, and ability to bring comfort to patients and families leave a lasting impact on the people she cares for every day. Her dedication is beautifully reflected in this heartfelt nomination:
“My story starts on October 17th, 2025, with a routine yearly mammogram.
Only this time, they discovered a mass of some sort in my right breast that needed a biopsy, which was done on October 21st, 2025.
This is when I was first introduced to Kaitlyn S., RN Breast Navigator at the Breast Center. She was so nice, caring, and knowledgeable, and described everything that was going to happen during my breast biopsy procedure.
I was extremely nervous about this procedure, but she made me feel so comfortable under the circumstances.
A little background here, I fell down a flight of stairs 10 years ago, severely pinching my spinal cord and injuring my neck, which left me with extreme anxieties. So, I was extremely nervous about doing this procedure. Kaitlyn’s kindness, expert care, and support made a huge difference in how I handled this procedure.
Her compassion also made a world of difference when I decided to have this mass removed. She explained things clearly and in such a professional manner that went above and beyond her dedication to anyone’s health care issues.
On Tuesday, November 12th, 2025, the day of my surgery, I was pleasantly surprised to see her once again. She acknowledged me and explained that I was coming back to the mammogram area to have a procedure before surgery. Her positive attitude, along with her bright smile, once again calmed my anxieties. I felt at ease and continued to feel motivated to have this mass removed.
It is rare to have a complete stranger take control; however, in my opinion, she is definitely dedicated to her profession, and it speaks volumes to women like myself who are forever grateful for her compassion and support during these unknown circumstances that pop up out of nowhere in your later years of life.”
Kaitlyn, thank you for the kindness, reassurance, and exceptional care you provide to every patient you serve. Your compassion and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many.
