Ed Tempel
CHI Memorial recently honored Ed Tempel, BSN, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
A recent patient nominated Mr. Tempel for his compassionate care. “[Ed] went over how I was going to be treated and what medicines I was to receive and what they were for. He was very upbeat and positive and assured me they had everything under control and I would soon be free of the illness. His attitude and sincere explanation put me at ease, and I can truthfully say I never doubted I was in the right place...
When he first checked on me in the morning, he showed up with me and my wife a cup of coffee. That small gesture was golden! He brought a blanket when he noticed I was a little chilled and a bag of ice for our drink cups. I believe Ed has a great deal of empathy for his patients and truly lives by the Golden Rule. Ed is a treasure for Hixson Memorial. Employees of his ilk are the heart and soul of any organization. Please thank him for being a really great guy!”
Mr. Tempel works on Unit 3, a medical/surgical unit at CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson, and has worked at CHI Memorial since 2015.
Officials said, "CHI Memorial is pleased to partner with the DAISY Foundation to recognize the extraordinary difference nurses make in the lives of patients and co-workers. Nurses are chosen each month to receive this wonderful award that honors compassionate care.
"Honorees receive a bouquet of daisies, a certificate, a copy of her/his nomination letter and a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch - hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa. The honoree's nursing unit also receives a cinnamon doughnut party, because it takes a team for a nurse to achieve his/her best. Tasty Doughnuts generously donates the treats for this worthy cause."