CHESTER – Memorial Hospital presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the second half of 2025 to Michelle Tripp during a recognition ceremony December 22, 2025,
DAISY Award Nominees. L-R: Amy Eggemeyer, Care Coordinator Manager; Michelle Tripp, RN; Ariel Blair, RN; and Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer. Not pictured, Valerie Blechle, APRN, FNP-C; and Jennifer Morgan, RN.
Michelle was recognized for her extraordinary compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to patient care. Her work is described as a true calling—evident in the way she listens deeply, responds thoughtfully, and ensures every patient feels seen, heard, and supported.
She consistently goes above and beyond, offering empathy, kindness, and calm even in the most stressful moments. Her presence uplifts both patients and colleagues, fostering an environment grounded in dignity, humanity, and hope.
Through her exceptional clinical skill and genuine heart for healing, Michelle has made the infusion department a place of comfort and compassion. She embodies the very essence of the DAISY Award: advocacy, dedication, and compassionate care.
Tripp was among several nominees for the second half of 2025 who were presented with a pin and certificate. The nominees also included Jennifer Morgan, RN; and Ariel Blair, RN, from Memorial Hospital, and Valerie Blechle, APRN, FNP-C from the Rural Health Clinics.
During the ceremony, Kelly Jany, Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial, expressed her gratitude to staff following the reading of nominations. “Our nurses and staff embody the heart of healing at Memorial Hospital. Thank you for the extraordinary care you provide and for the dignity and hope you bring to our patients. We hope you wear your DAISY pins proudly as a symbol of the impact you make.”
The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of Patrick Barnes, who passed away at age 33 from complications of the autoimmune disease ITP. During Patrick’s hospitalization, his family was deeply moved by the exceptional clinical care and compassion shown by the nurses who cared for him. Their gratitude led to the creation of the DAISY Foundation, which has since grown into an international program honoring nurses for the extraordinary care they provide to patients and families every day. DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.
Anyone can nominate a nurse for a DAISY Award. Nominations may be submitted at any time, either on paper or electronically at www.mhchester.com/DAISY-nominations.