Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) recently presented Alexis “Lexi” Madcke with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an internationally recognized program that honors the compassionate care and clinical skill of nurses — values that align perfectly with JRMC’s commitment to excellence in patient care.
Madcke, a registered nurse in JRMC’s Family BirthPlace, was nominated twice — by both a mother and her support person — for her extraordinary composure and skill during a frightening delivery. Their independent nominations reflect the deep and lasting impact of her care.
In her nomination, patient Abigayle Grounds described how Madcke guided her through labor with comfort and compassion — from teaching counter-pressure techniques to taking time to offer small gestures like a hand massage. During an emergency C-section, Grounds said Madcke stayed by her side and offered constant reassurance until delivery was complete. “She talked me through everything happening and made sure I felt very comfortable and informed in every decision,” Grounds said.
The mother’s support person, Emily Ash, echoed that gratitude. “Lexi is one of the reasons my best friend gets to hold her daughter in her arms,” Ash wrote. “She is the definition of a nurse who provides extraordinary, patient-centered care — that day, she truly made a difference.”
In her daily role, Madcke monitors the vitals of both mother and baby, administers pain management, provides emotional support and assists with delivery. She is also trained to identify and respond to complications during labor — the very skills that earned her this recognition.
Madcke’s recognition reflects the compassionate, expert care that defines JRMC’s Family BirthPlace. The unit is dedicated to supporting mothers and families through every stage of labor and delivery, offering both medical expertise and emotional reassurance.
JRMC encourages patients and families to share their stories and celebrate the nurses who make a lasting difference in moments both big and small. To nominate a nurse for the DAISY Award, visit any registration desk or complete the online form at jrmcnd.com/DAISY.