Ana received 16 nominations from her peers and leaders and was selected as the June Honoree. Ana retired this summer, and we were unable to present her DAISY in time. We found out through one of her peers that she was going to be on site, so we gathered the team and were able to surprise her today with the celebration.

The words and sentiments from her nominations are summarized below.

I am proud to nominate Anarkaly Shaw for the DAISY Award. Ana exemplifies the ICARE principles through her unwavering integrity, deep compassion for patients and families, strong sense of accountability, respectful collaboration with colleagues, and commitment to clinical excellence. Ana’s dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, mentoring others, and continuously improving nursing practice makes her a true role model and an inspiration to all who work with her.

Colleagues and patients have shared their experiences, describing Ana as:
• Spectacular
• Friendly
• Sincere
• Caring
• Extremely helpful
• Reliable

Ana is very dedicated to her patients, goes above and beyond her job at all times to assist patients, and is always there to help her peers. She goes the extra mile—sometimes two extra miles. Ana makes sure the patients are understood and get the necessary care they need. She takes time with each patient, communicating clearly and with compassion, showing respect for patients of different cultural backgrounds, adjusting tone, and eliciting feedback from the patient.

Ana ensures patients feel seen, comforted, and heard, even in the most challenging situations. She is an exceptional example of what it means to be a nurse. Her commitment to excellence and genuine care for others has profoundly impacted everyone around her.