Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Logan Regional Medical Center

Rodney Fields, RN of Logan Regional Medical Center, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This prestigious award is given to nurses who demonstrate exceptional patient care and compassion. Awarded to nurses at LRMC throughout the year, the DAISY Award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the superhuman efforts nurses perform every day.

Rodney worked as an ER Technician at LRMC in the early 1990s and eventually shifted into the coal mines. After years of working in the mining industry, Rodney kept going back to his real passion, which was healthcare. In 2015 he took a chance and was accepted into the nursing program at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College and eventually graduated in 2017. Since then, Rodney has worked in the Intensive Care Unit/Critical Care unit at LRMC.

Rodney’s nomination letter read: “My grandmother spent the last 2 weeks in CCU, she passed away today. Rodney took care of my grandmother as if she was his own. He didn't mind taking time out of his busy day to check on her family or give detailed updates about her condition. Rodney really touched my heart upon her passing when he sat down with us all and explained what would happen next. It's nurses like this that inspire you. He was absolutely dedicated to not just her, but all his patients. I'm so thankful for the compassionate care she received from Rodney. He left a lasting memory in our hearts that we will forever cherish.”

His dedication to his patients is unwavering, and his compassion for their well-being is evident in all that he does. Rodney goes above and beyond to make sure his patients feel comfortable and cared for during their stay at the hospital.

Rodney was also honored in 2023 with the ICU Nurse of the Year award during National Nurses Week. He is also featured in this year’s spring edition of WV Living in the Champions of Care section.

The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients.

Nurses can be nominated by anyone who has been affected by their care – patients, family members, other nurses, physicians, other clinicians, and staff – anyone who has experienced or observed extraordinary, compassionate care being provided by a nurse. Say thank you to a nurse and nominate for the DAISY Award by visiting https://www.loganregionalmedicalcenter.com/daisy-award.

Rodney received a certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture titled "A Healer's Touch." He will also be recognized on the DAISY Foundation's website.

Logan Regional Medical Center is proud to have Rodney as a member of our nursing staff and is grateful for his commitment to excellence in patient care.

To learn more about the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, visit https://DAISYFoundation.org.