For this nominator, being isolated as a patient certainly brought out the nerves and shook his sense of focus to the core until a "wonderful, compassionate, knowledgeable nurse named David McAvoy walked into my room. I want everyone to know about him."

For someone with a chronic illness, life is filled with ups and down. But the special human consideration and the patient-centered care that David provided truly lifted the patient's spirits. "I was blessed to be treated by all your staff, but please recognize this very special nurse. I truly believe he was the major key component for my healing and well-being at Saint Agnes."