PCH honors ER nurse with DAISY Award for extraordinary care
the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses toKayla Phillips, RN, who works in the emergency department.Caption
Phillips was nominated by a patient who experienced a life-threatening medical emergency earlier this summer. In the nomination, the patient wrote, “The first thing I remember after regaining consciousness were your hands gently rubbing my face and your voice asking me to speak. When I was finally able to respond, I could hear the relief in your voice. It didn’t take long for me to realize you had used your skills to save my life.”
Following the emergency intervention, Phillips remained by the patient’s side, monitoring their condition and explaining what had happened. She then accompanied the patient to the intensive care unit for continued care and returned the next day to check on their progress.
Hospital leadership joined in praising Phillips' exceptional professionalism, calm under pressure, and deep compassion.
“Kayla exemplifies what it means to be a nurse at Princeton Community Hospital,” said PCH president and CEO Karen Bowling. “Her ability to combine clinical excellence with human connection is what transforms care into healing. This DAISY Award is well-deserved.”
The DAISY Award is part of a global program honoring nurses who go above and beyond to provide extraordinary care to patients and their families. Nominations can be submitted by patients, families, and colleagues at bit.ly/PCHEmployeeAwards.
Phillips joins a prestigious community of DAISY honorees worldwide and becomes eligible for a variety of professional development and wellness benefits through the DAISY Foundation.
About WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is leading healthcare in the two Virginias. With 420 physicians and mid-level providers, PCH operates a fully accredited 203-bed acute care medical facility, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital, and an emergency room and outpatient services facility in Bluefield. PCH operates six primary care clinics, 10 specialty clinics, and three rural imaging clinics offering a wide range of care to a 10-county region.
WVU Medicine Princeton Community Hospital is leading healthcare in the two Virginias. With 420 physicians and mid-level providers, PCH operates a fully accredited 203-bed acute care medical facility, a 64-bed psychiatric hospital, and an emergency room and outpatient services facility in Bluefield. PCH operates six primary care clinics, 10 specialty clinics, and three rural imaging clinics offering a wide range of care to a 10-county region.
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Photo: VP of Patient Care Services Tim Anderson and WVU Medicine PCH President Karen Bowling presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses to Kayla Phillips, RN, who works in the emergency department.