Bonnie Neilson Named DAISY Award Honoree for Q3 2025

York Hospital is pleased to announce that Bonnie Neilson, RN, a nurse on the med-surg unit, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the third quarter of 2025. She was nominated by a patient who felt deeply supported by her commitment to both the clinical and emotional aspects of care during a challenging hospital stay.

The patient, who wishes to remain anonymous, praised Bonnie's dedication: “Bonnie was truly focused on me, the patient. Although she had specific duties to attend to, she did those things in a manner that made me feel like she was my personal nurse,” the patient wrote in the nomination.

“My situation was very strange, and Bonnie did everything possible to provide not only medical comfort but also calmness for my mind when I became anxious and had lots of questions.”

The patient, hospitalized multiple times in a short period, also recalled how Bonnie’s efforts comforted his family. “I had only immediate family visitors, and Bonnie helped us get through things as a family. She recognized the anxious moments for us and went above and beyond to assure us we were in ‘good hands’ at York Hospital.”

This was the patient’s second visit to York Hospital in just a few weeks, following a recurring illness. He explained how Bonnie’s consistent care had a lasting impact:

“My timing was great since Bonnie was my day nurse for most of my stay. She made me feel so welcomed and again offered her personal and professional care. She always focused on the positive and helped me look towards the future as I recovered,” the patient noted. “Her attention to detail, not just medical but personal, was truly outstanding.”

“York Hospital should be very proud to have Bonnie on its staff,” he concluded.

The DAISY Award is an international program that honors extraordinary nurses through nominations from patients, families, and coworkers. York Hospital is proud to partner with the DAISY Foundation to recognize the outstanding efforts of our nursing staff. The program helps foster a culture of gratitude, teamwork, and meaningful recognition across the organization.

For questions about the DAISY Award at York Hospital, please contact Nursing Administration at (207) 351-2152 or serena.dumont@yorkhospital.com.

For more information, contact Community Relations at (207) 351-2385 or info@yorkhospital.com.