Carrie Prather, NICU Nurse
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
Nominated by Daisy Martinez & Ron Armour

“Carrie is god sent! She has every quality that you would want in a nurse who’s caring for your child, let alone a micro-preemie. I met Carrie 4.5yrs ago when my daughter was born at 26 weeks and needed an emergency surgery. She was our admit nurse and I thank god for that. Ever since day 1 we clicked. Carrie was there for most of Leilani’s firsts and her bad days as well. She’s a very smart and sweet person. Whenever we needed a little bit of guidance she wouldn’t hesitate to help or to offer to come in on her day off to comfort us. Even after Leilani was discharged we have kept in touch. She was nice enough to arrange a visit to a stable knowing that Leilani has a love for horses. I feel that Carrie deserves this award and more. She goes above and beyond for every family and baby she cares for. Thanks Carrie!!”

Nominated by Daisy Martinez

“Carrie embodies all the qualities that every NICU nurse should possess – not only VERY intelligent, but also kind, gentle, empathetic, patient and simply an amazing human being. Carrie has also been a champion for the Jackson Chance Foundation by recruiting volunteers, fundraising, supporting fellow participants and spreading the word about this important cause. All nurses deserve praise for their selfless work, but Carrie deserves this honor just a little bit more for her commitment over the last few years! She’s amazing and couldn’t be a better ambassador of the NICU Nurse profession or for the JC Foundation.”

Nominated by Ron Armour