Avant Healthcare Professionals Celebrates Daisy Award-Winning Nurse Educator Rachel Clark

April 09, 2024

ORLANDO, Fla. (April 10, 2024) — Avant Healthcare Professionals, the premier staffing provider of internationally experienced nursing and allied health professionals, today announced that one of its corporate nurses, Rachel Clark, BSN, RN, has been honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurse Educators. The distinction was presented to Clark by Avant Healthcare Professionals through its DAISY Foundation partnership.

“Rachel Clark is a dedicated educator who exemplifies an unwavering commitment by going the extra mile to elevate nurses under her guidance,” said Adam Kless, vice president of clinical operations at Avant Healthcare Professionals. “Her transformative efforts not only bolster confidence and clinical knowledge but also help ensure the success and growth of every nurse she mentors, fostering a resilient and thriving healthcare community.”

Clark works as a clinical nursing instructor, keeping international nurses updated on evidence-based practices in the U.S. throughout their 5-week transition program. In her role as an educator, Clark demonstrates a genuine dedication to empowering nurses and helping them thrive in their careers. A recent example highlights her commitment by going the extra mile to support a nurse in honing communication skills and clinical knowledge, leading to heightened confidence and quality of care.

The DAISY Foundation was formed in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who succumbed to complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. The nursing care he received when hospitalized profoundly touched him and his family. Today, The DAISY Foundation proudly honors nurses wherever they practice, in

whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers – from nursing students through lifetime achievement.

To nominate a nurse for a DAISY Award, visit the foundation’s website here.

About Avant Healthcare Professionals

Avant Healthcare Professionals – the premier staffing specialist for internationally educated registered nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists – has placed thousands of international healthcare professionals across U.S. facilities to help improve the continuity of their care, fill hard-to-find specialties, and increase patient satisfaction, revenue and HCAHPS scores. Avant is a Joint Commission accredited staffing agency, founding member of the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR) and part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies. Learn more by visiting www.avanthealthcare.com.