DAISY Award honorees and nominees
Congratulations to our DAISY Award honorees and nominees for providing the best possible care for our patients and community, and for making a difference in your patients' lives. We are proud to recognize you.
This program is made possible with support from Montage Health Foundation.
DAISY Award honorees
Maria Barbosa, RN
Nomination:
"Maria and I were on the treatment team of a young patient. The patient did not quite grasp the gravity of their condition and canceled a follow-up appointment scheduled for that day. As the patient was being discharged, Maria ran up the stairs to catch up to them. Without overstepping, she urged the patient and their family to reconsider.
At that moment, it looked as if something clicked in their minds. It's like they finally understood how significant the patient's condition was. The patient agreed to attend their follow-up appointment, and their mother, holding back tears, thanked Maria for all she had done for them.
I was deeply moved by Maria’s selfless advocacy, quick action, and ability to connect with the patient and their family in such a meaningful way. It was a moment of extraordinary nursing care I won’t forget."
Michael Lacanlale, RN
Nomination:
"Michael is a shining example of what compassionate care truly means. From the moment he began caring for my father, I noticed something special about his approach: a genuine connection that transcends the typical patient-provider relationship.
What sets Michael apart is his remarkable ability to blend professional excellence with authentic human compassion. When my father was feeling especially anxious about an upcoming procedure, Michael sat with him for several minutes despite Michael's busy schedule. He shared a relevant personal story that not only calmed my father but made him laugh — a precious gift during a stressful hospitalization.
Michael embodies the human element of nursing that is so vital to healing. Healthcare professionals like Michael remind us of the profound impact that empathy, respect, and genuine human connection can have on patient outcomes and family experiences."
Roxanne Olivarez, RN
Nomination:
"Roxy is an extremely skilled nurse and a kind, caring, and compassionate individual. She uses her wit and humor to help lighten tense circumstances.
What really stood out to me was my husband's hardest day here. He was facing his third surgery in less than two weeks. He was scared, tired, and wanted to give up. She came in calm, collected, and competent, and she got us through that day.
Roxy not only cares for her patients, but also their families. When my husband went into surgery, she noticed I was holding back tears, and she gave me a hug. She checked on me frequently and always gave me updates. She was attentive and kind to my husband. She listened to his concerns and was helpful. Roxy is an incredibly special nurse."
DAISY Award nominees
- Matt Baiz, RN
- Lesley Bowers, RN
- Claudia Candido, RN
- Tracy Capellan, RN
- Shannon Carnazzo, RN
- Christine Doubledee, RN
- Erica Edmonds, RN
- Fay Fernandez, RN
- Kathryn Fimbres, RN
- Jennifer Folck, RN
- Lauren Fox, RN
- Audrey Gacusan, RN
- Claire Glover, RN
- Lue Guillory-Zeveda, RN
- Tina Hall, RN
- Lea Heinrich, RN
- Maybelline Hernandez, RN
- Nick Hickman, RN
- Jonathan Hofmans, RN
- Laura Jones, RN
- Laura Kipper, RN
- Tiffany Marotta, RN
- Isabella Mavrakos, RN
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- Linda McKay, RN
- Melissa McPherson, RN
- Natalya Melkus, RN
- Jeff Melland, RN
- Ruben Munoz Ochoa, RN
- Kelley O’Donnell, RN
- Azadeh Owfee, RN
- Sandra Perez, LVN
- Nikki Potter, RN
- Jake Ragsdale, RN
- Karen Richards, NP
- Christina Roger, RN
- Erika Rowntree, RN
- Jeannia Ryerson, RN
- Jacqueline Sherbert, RN
- Chei Shields, RN
- Aileen Sipin, RN
- Luis Soliz, RN
- Greg Stephens, RN
- Antoinette Thompson, RN
- Jimmy Tran, RN
- Serena Valdez Klemek, RN
- Jennifer Wolf, RN
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Past DAISY Award honorees
2025 honorees
- Remalyn Garcia, RN
- Samaneh Afshar, RN
- Nicole Suter, RN
2024 honorees
- Sandra P., LVN
- Remy Diamsay-Lynch, RN
- Jillian Pinney, RN
- Dylan Auker, RN
- Tina Worley, RN
- Matt Baiz, RN
- Natalya Melkus, RN
- Anne Bradley, RN
- Valeria Salcedo Gomez, RN
2023 honorees
- Roy Aloquin, RN
- Elizabeth Rainwater, RN
- Brenda Stringer, RN
- Richard Anyanwu, RN
- Erika Renteria, RN
- Bertilla Smith, RN
- Jennifer Wolf, RN
- Misty Courtney, RN
- Taylor Prulhiere, RN
