Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski Honors Jenny Waybright, RN with DAISY Award
May 06, 2026
Pulaski, TN May 6, 2026 – Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski is proud to share that Jenny Waybright, RN has been recognized with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.
Jenny, who has served patients and families at STRHS Pulaski for more than 20 years, was nominated after demonstrating exceptional compassion for some of the hospital’s youngest patients. After learning that a child arrived in the Emergency Department with only a diaper and no clothing, Jenny was deeply moved by the situation. Wanting to ensure children in similar circumstances would be cared for in the future, she took action beyond the expectations of her role.
With the support of her church community, Jenny gathered funds and purchased children’s clothing to keep at the hospital for future needs. She organized totes filled with clothing that are now available in house to support pediatric patients who may arrive without appropriate belongings.
Her nomination described the gesture as “beyond the expectation of her role” and highlighted the selfless compassion she showed toward patients and families during vulnerable moments. Jenny’s thoughtfulness and initiative serve as a powerful example of the heart of nursing and the mission of making communities healthier.
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 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). 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 and patient families.
“Jenny exemplifies the compassion and commitment that define exceptional nursing care,” said Robert Morris, Chief Nursing Officer at STRHS Pulaski. “Her willingness to recognize a need and take meaningful action to support patients and families speaks volumes about her character and dedication. The team at STRHS Pulaski is proud to celebrate Jenny and the difference she makes every day.”
To nominate a Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski nurse for the DAISY Award, visit our website at https://team.getwell.health/public/rounds/daisy/0017000001PRBCHAAX
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About Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Pulaski
STRHS – Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.
About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of the autoimmune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.