May 2023 DAISY Award

Niki Peterson

RN - Emergency Department

I was seen for chest pain, Niki did everything possible to make sure all of my questions were answered; anything I needed was taken care of, etc. She was pleasant and understanding every step of the way. She was also the one who called a few days after my visit, again pleasant, helpful and understanding. Then we had to go into the ER for my husband today for severe stomach pains, and there she was again. As always, pleasant, understanding, answering any questions. My husband and I are both high anxiety people, she calms it down in just a matter of minutes with her demeanor, attitude, and personality. I now know that anytime we have to go, if she is there, we will be treated amazingly and everything will be taking care of, and that we will be alright. It makes an astounding difference to us with how she interacts with us. She keeps our anxieties in check without even trying, and makes sure we are completely taken care of. She has made multiple scary and worrying situations SO much easier and easier to deal with. I thank the heavens for her!

February 2023 DAISY Award

Jolynn Reinhardt

LPN - Sister Bay Clinic

I would like to nominate Jolynn Reinhardt from the Fish Creek Clinic at Door County Medical Center as a nurse who has gone above and beyond her duties time and time again.

I am both speaking as a mom, as I have a son that has significant medical issues as well as a personal assistant for various clients—as the common denominator is Mrs. Reinhardt.

My son has been seeing Dr. Rory Johnson since around 2009 and there have been numerous appointments, lots of insurance questions and lots of ups-and-downs as well as endless conversations and Mrs. Reinhardt coordinates communication back and forth between doctors. She has gone above and beyond to make all of this possible for the well-being of my son who has a significant medical condition which complicate many other areas of his care. I will FOREVER be grateful for your unending care, your unending patience, your unending passion, professionalism and your true genuine kindness. Thank you Jolynn for everything you do.. for answering all my questions, for wiping my tears when I was so scared and things were challenging, for being Max's advocate, his nurse, his friend and thank you for doing what you do best-being you, a wonderful nurse.

I have brought numerous clients to and from the clinic and again the same holds true—Mrs. Reinhardt has always ALWAYS been there for my clients! She never makes anyone feel rushed and no matter what the question may be… she takes her time, explains things thoroughly and gives the patient the respect and dignity they deserve.

It is beyond comforting to know that Mrs. Reinhardt will always be there for my son, for my clients and for everyone whose lives she has the honor of being part of at the Door County Medical Center. Thank you Mrs. Reinhardt.

November 2022

Ashley Moore

RN - Emergency Department

We were celebrating our anniversary in Door County when my wife experienced "high blood sugar." The emergency department took her and Ashley was her nurse. Right from the beginning, Ashley informed us of every step that was being taken for my wife's recovery. Ashley exhibited great compassion, professionalism, and respect beyond measure. My wife and I worked for many years in healthcare. We know good care when we see it. We did not receive "good care," we received "great care." She is an example of all that nursing should be.