FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Jan. 6, 2026 – Five Parkview nurses were recognized this fall by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing.
The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The DAISY Award® to honor nurses who go above and beyond for their patients.
Recognized in 40 countries and territories, the Foundation has honored 220,000+ nurses across 6,500+ healthcare organizations and schools of nursing, with more than 2.5 million nominations submitted by patients, families and colleagues. The award not only recognizes nurses for exceptional care, but helps to inspire and engage co-workers, build team spirit and reinforce the importance of providing patient and family-centered care.
Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31, the following nurses received DAISY awards. For their individual award stories and photos, follow the links below to The DAISY Foundation website:
- Joshua Collins, ortho trauma, Parkview Regional Medical Center
- Jasmin Hoot, surgical trauma intensive care unit, Parkview Regional Medical Center
- Ruthanne Miller, surgical assessment unit, Parkview DeKalb Hospital
- Brandi Million, family birthing center, Parkview Huntington Hospital
- Marcus Wells, cardiovascular intensive care unit, Parkview Heart Institute
“What motivates me most is knowing that for many patients and families, I may be the person they remember during some of the hardest moments of their lives,” Hoot said. “Whether it's offering comfort, advocating for their needs, or simply being present, I strive to treat every patient as I would want my own loved one treated.”
“I felt honored and grateful to have received the DAISY award,” Miller said. “It shows that both the big and small things that I do for my patients don't go unnoticed.”
In total, 110 Parkview nurses have been honored with a DAISY award since 2021.
“Our DAISY nurses exemplify the excellent care our patients can expect at Parkview,” said Juli Johnson, chief nursing and healthcare markets executive, Parkview Health. “These nurses go above and beyond to serve their patients by listening, building rapport and meeting their needs both on a clinical and personal level. Parkview delivers great care by nurses who care.”
For more information about The DAISY Award, visit daisyfoundation.org.