Diana Howe

Diana Howe exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care through clear communication, thoughtful advocacy, and calm clinical leadership. Colleagues note her patience and skill in difficult conversations, sitting with an anxious elder, explaining each medication in simple terms, addressing side-effect concerns, and updating the physician so the care plan honored the patient’s preferences. That extra time built trust with the patient, family, and care team. Diana also demonstrates steady performance under pressure as a new grad, delivering thorough SBAR reports, conducting timely assessments, and ensuring safe transitions when a patient required higher-level care. She consistently educates and empowers patients and families at the bedside, invites concerns, and champions their needs with the interdisciplinary team. For her empathy, clinical competence, and unwavering advocacy that strengthen patient safety and trust, Diana Howe is a deserving DAISY Honoree.