SVMC honored a Cancer Center nurse with the prestigious DAISY Award during National Nurses Week in early May.
Kelly Czarnecki, BSN, RN, received SVMC’s DAISY Award in May, coinciding with a seven-day recognition and celebration of the health system's incredible team of nurses.
Kelly, who is a nurse in the Dartmouth Cancer Center at SVMC, was nominated by a patient’s family member, who said Czarnecki has shown “compassion, knowledge and the utmost care.” The family member explained that Czarnecki’s kindness calms any anxiety her patients may be feeling and that she “goes above and beyond.”
The DAISY Award is an international recognition program honoring clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care provided by nurses.
About Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
For more than a century, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) has delivered world-class care and comfort to every patient. Today, SVMC encompasses eight locations across Vermont, New York, and Massachusetts, including a 99-bed hospital and 23 primary and specialty care services. SVMC’s exceptional health teams possess expertise in everything from oncology to orthopedics. Our clinical strength has earned national attention, including six consecutive designations from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program. Since joining Dartmouth Health in 2023, SVMC has expanded treatment options and services to keep patients closer to home for world-class care. As the largest employer in southwestern Vermont, SVMC is deeply invested in the region, engaging with the community through wellness initiatives, support of local nonprofit organizations and involvement in economic development. SVMC has robust volunteer leadership, at many levels, that help guide and govern the organization, ensuring SVMC continues to serve the patient and staff needs of today, and tomorrow.