Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that Trisha Jungels, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), has been selected as the 2023 Daisy Nurse Leader of the Year by the Daisy Foundation. The award recognizes Jungels’ exceptional leadership and commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.
“Trisha is an inspiring leader who helps bring out the best in our nursing team. Her passion for excellence in patient care and support for nursing staff is evident in all she does,” said Mike Delfs, JRMC President & CEO. “This award is a testament to her leadership and the positive impact she has on our patients, staff and community.”
As Chief Nursing Officer at JRMC, Trisha oversees nursing practice and standards across the medical center. Under her leadership, JRMC has implemented several initiatives to enhance the patient experience, including comfort rounds, bedside shift reports and nurse residency programs. She has also focused on leadership development through mentorship and education.
“Trisha is an amazing leader and lives JRMC’s mission, vision and standards in her everyday life,” says Lesley Erlandson, HR Manager. “She is a leader that employees look up to and are comfortable with.”
Jungels received her Master of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of Mary and has over 15 years of experience in nursing leadership roles. Under her leadership as CNO since 2016, JRMC has received several recognitions for nursing excellence and patient satisfaction.
Trisha Jungels received the first UJ Nursing Excellence Award in 2023. A prime example of her compassion through the healthcare community.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the North Dakota Hospital Association,” said Jungels. “The nursing team at JRMC is second to none. I am privileged to work alongside them in providing compassionate care to our community.”
The DAISY Nurse Leader Award is an extension of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, which was established in 1999 to honor the compassionate care provided by nurses. DAISY Nurse Leaders are role models who inspire and motivate their nursing teams. Nominees are evaluated based on their leadership qualities, ability to motivate staff and commitment to patient-centered care.
Jungels’ leadership ensures JRMC remains at the forefront of compassionate care. With her continued guidance, JRMC looks forward to achieving even greater heights in patient satisfaction and nursing excellence.
