Jennifer Harrington, a nurse in the Transitional Care Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, was named the October recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Southwestern Vermont Health Care.
“Jennifer is tailor-made for her role as a transitional care nurse,” said Pamela Duchene, SVHC’s chief nursing officer and vice president for patient care services. “She is so friendly and approachable while also being detail-oriented and efficient. These qualities help her make a tremendous impact on patients’ lives, even after just a few visits.”
Harrington’s nominator, a patient in the Transitional Care Program, noted several examples in which Harrington facilitated better care, including a change to her medication and helping her secure Lifeline, a personal emergency response system.
Harrington, who has been a nurse for more than 30 years, was recently recognized with SVMC’s 2022 Magnet Award for Structural Empowerment. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Southern Vermont College and is pursuing a master’s in nursing from Capella University.
The DAISY Award is part of a national merit-based recognition program that celebrates nurses’ education, training and skill.