Erica (Martire) Ferraro, RN was nominated for the DAISY Award by the son of a dying Stroke patient.
My father was admitted on 12/1/10 after a major stroke. I was contacted and immediately flew up from South Carolina. Because of my father’s wishes, he could receive “comfort” care only because he was a terminal patient. Erica took care of my father for 12 hours (and me too). She showed true love and concern for our well being, in addition to her excellent nursing skills. It is rare to find an individual with both skills (medical and patient concern) who willingly goes out of her way to minister to patient family members as well. All this was done in addition to taking care of her other patients. UPMC Passavant is fortunate to have someone this dedicated on staff. I believe she represents the best of the best and therefore nominated her for the DAISY Award.
My wife has been a nurse (OB/GYN Delivery Nurse, surgical nurse and Manager for over 35 years). I have known many nurses during that time, which makes this nomination so very important.