Diego is humble, skillful, compassionate and caring to patients, families, and co-workers. In a code or rapid response call, Diego is the first person there working hard to stabilize the patient, and he doesn't leave the patient's side until he knows the patient is stable.
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He has a love for the nursing profession that is evident in everything he does.
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"He cried with me" was one patient's recollection of Diego. He was always professional and respectful. His care and compassion for the patient is always forefront which makes him most deserving of this award.