Lower Keys Medical Center Recognizes Outstanding Caregivers

11/6/2025

Lower Keys Medical Center hosted an awards ceremony honoring Jessica Laino, R.N., and Sandra Harry, patient care technician, for the care and service they provide to patients.

Jessica Laino, a registered nurse on labor and delivery, was nominated for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses by a patient and family, who lauded her professionalism, leadership and ability to perform under pressure during an emergency situation. Her communication and leadership within the caregiving team was credited for the successful outcome. She has worked at Lower Keys Medical Center since 2018.

Jessica was presented with a hand-carved Healer’s Touch sculpture, a DAISY certificate and a signature bouquet of daisies. The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that was established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died in 1999 from complications of an autoimmune disease. His family was inspired to create the Foundation to honor nurses who make a profound difference in the lives of their patients and families.

Sandra Harry, patient care technician in Labor and Delivery, has been at Lower Keys Medical Center for over 30 years, serving patients with her signature kindness, empathy and hands on compassionate care. She was nominated by a patient’s family member and numerous colleagues as the first employee to receive the new Sunflower Award, recognizing non-nursing staff who contribute significantly to the patient care team and provide exemplary patient care.

Sandra was presented with a certificate, a Sunflower pin and a bouquet of Sunflowers at the reception.

Michael Hales, chief nursing officer at Lower Keys Medical Center said, “Congratulations to Jessica and Sandra on receiving these prestigious awards. They both embody the standards of our Community Cares Culture and play an important part in the delivery of quality, compassionate care and service to our patients.”

 

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