Hospital Sisters Health System has announced that Isabelle Garibaldi, chief nursing officer for the HSHS Wisconsin Market, has been honored with the Daisy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Daisy Award is a recognition program that celebrates and recognizes nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families and co-workers to thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide. The program has been adopted by thousands of health care organizations in the U.S. and around the world.
The distinction of Daisy Lifetime Achievement recognizes nurses who have dedicated more than 25 years to the nursing profession, demonstrating a career-long commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
Garibaldi joined HSHS in March 2024 as the chief administrative officer of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay. Later that year, she was appointed chief nursing officer for the Wisconsin market. In this role, she oversees nursing functions, best practices and operational efficiencies across all HSHS hospitals in northeast Wisconsin, including St. Clare Memorial Hospital in Oconto Falls.
“This recognition reflects a career defined by unwavering compassion, exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to advancing nursing practice,” said Kelley Kostich, chief nursing executive of HSHS. “Her impact is felt not only in the outcomes we achieve but in the countless nurses she has mentored and the lives she has touched. She truly exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, serve with heart, and inspire excellence across our ministry.”
In addition to their excellence in nursing practice, recipients of the Daisy Award are selected for their role model status and their dedication to the professional development of others. For Garibaldi, this leadership is reflected in the culture she builds on the front lines. Colleagues under Garibaldi’s leadership describe her as a “no-nonsense” yet “empowering” leader, the kind of mentor they aspire to emulate.
Bob Erickson, president and CEO of the HSHS Wisconsin Market, noted that Garibaldi’s influence extends far beyond administrative duties.
“Isabelle is a true servant leader who has demonstrated a lifetime of excellence in leadership, clinical care and making a positive impact in the lives of so many people,” said Erickson. “She always has the right priorities in putting the patient first and elevating the professional practice of nursing to build a culture of high reliability. She has humbly created a legacy that will never be forgotten and always appreciated.”
Garibaldi and her Daisy Lifetime Achievement Award serve as a testament to the influence one dedicated individual can have on the health and wellness of an entire community.
