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PrintRutherford Regional Health System is proud to announce that Cherish Anderson, RN-CEN, has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to meaningfully celebrate extraordinary, compassionate nurses, capturing those moments unique to nursing that make a profound difference in the lives of people around the world.
Cherish, a dedicated nurse in the Emergency Room at Rutherford Regional Medical Center, has been a nurse for 13 years. Known for her unwavering passion for nursing and her commitment to her patients' well-being, Cherish exemplifies the heart and soul of compassionate healthcare. Her thoughtful approach to patient care and her ability to provide comfort during the most challenging times are just a few of the qualities that set her apart. In addition to her role as a nurse, Cherish is also a devoted mother to five children and wife to Nick Anderson.
Cherish went above and beyond in providing exceptional care during an incredibly difficult time for one local family. "Cherish Anderson was her nurse from the moment she entered until her subsequent death later that evening," the family shared. "I cannot say enough good things about this beautiful soul. The extent this woman went above and beyond to serve our family during a very dark hour can just not properly be described in words." Notably, Anderson stayed 2 1/2 hours beyond her shift to "see us through to the end," demonstrating a remarkable commitment to her patient. The family added, "Her devotion to our family in that moment seemed as if my aunt was the only patient she was seeing at the time. She explained everything being done, she was there when needed, but with an amazing awareness of those times when she just needed to step out of the room and let us be." Cherish Anderson is deserving of any honor this award would bestow, and yet, the family believes, "no award could ever be enough."
In addition to Cherish, we would like to recognize several other exceptional nurses who were nominated for the DAISY Award:
• Ashlynn Burdette, RN - The Birthplace
• Hunter Mills, RN - The Birthplace
• Carmen Vargas, RN - The Birthplace
These nurses, along with Cherish, represent the outstanding level of care provided throughout Rutherford Regional Health System.
How to Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse:
If you know a nurse who deserves to be recognized for their exceptional care, we encourage you to submit a nomination for the DAISY Award. For more info on the nomination process, visit MyRutherfordRegional.com/daisy.
