We would like to take a few minutes to recognize an excellent nurse who exemplifies the "Scotland Way" in every aspect of his practice at Scotland Health Care System. Bryan Cherry is the dayshift charge nurse on weekends, and he is without a doubt the leader on the shift. Not only does Bryan ensure that all patients are receiving safe, high quality, compassionate care but he genuinely cares about his teammates and co-workers as well. Bryan has gone above and beyond time after time, and regardless of how busy the unit is, he always finds a way to lend a hand on other units whenever he is called upon. Bryan is always pleasant, and this sets the tone for his entire team. It doesn't matter what challenges the day throws at him, he always rises to the occasion, and just "gets it done." Bryan is always optimistic, finds the good in every situation, and prevails with patient experience. Bryan is an invaluable asset, not only to the department but to the healthcare system.
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Bryan Cherry is the weekend day shift charge nurse in the ER. He has all the qualities that a great nurse and leader must have to assist in the care of patients in the ED. He has impeccable skills that only a nurse that was chosen by the profession has. I have worked with several charge nurses throughout my career and there has not been another that I have enjoyed working with as much as Bryan. He is amazing with his patients. He is even more amazing with his co-workers. Everyone in this field understands the importance of workplace morale. Bryan keeps us going when the day has been tough. He is always by our side to make sure that we are okay after the loss of our patient. He works side by side with all of the critical patients, and he is there to pick us up when the outcome is not what we hope for. He is our peace in an environment of chaos. I understand that the DAISY Award is for nurses with excellent skills with patients. He has mastered that. However, Bryan deserves this award not only for his loving and caring nursing practice, but he also deserves this award for being the best at everything he does in the ED with patients and staff included. There is not just one event that stands out that shows how great of a nurse he is, there are multiple. Bryan is a DAISY Nurse because of his all-around skills as an amazing person and nurse.