August 2010 Honoree
cora mendoza, RN
Cora was nominated by a patient/nurse:
The DAISY Award stands for the truth and the heart of nursing. I was on a patient and had two unexpected brain surgeries, two surgeries that changed my life mentally, physically and emotionally. Through my ups and downs, cries, loneliness, and with a willingness to give up, there was a nurse by the name of Cora Mendoza. Cora was not only my nurse with a special way of making me feel like I was her only patient. Cora helped me through countless nights of headaches, anxiety, soreness and emotional distress. I was afraid and Cora always gave me eye contact, touch, and a voice that made me feel safe. Cora has everything a Nurse should have in their heart, that's what makes her excellent as a Nurse, Person and her unknowingly selfless work ethic. Cora, you are one of the reasons why I'm at home with my son, Thank You.
The DAISY Award stands for the truth and the heart of nursing. I was on a patient and had two unexpected brain surgeries, two surgeries that changed my life mentally, physically and emotionally. Through my ups and downs, cries, loneliness, and with a willingness to give up, there was a nurse by the name of Cora Mendoza. Cora was not only my nurse with a special way of making me feel like I was her only patient. Cora helped me through countless nights of headaches, anxiety, soreness and emotional distress. I was afraid and Cora always gave me eye contact, touch, and a voice that made me feel safe. Cora has everything a Nurse should have in their heart, that's what makes her excellent as a Nurse, Person and her unknowingly selfless work ethic. Cora, you are one of the reasons why I'm at home with my son, Thank You.
Thank you, Cora, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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