Gina Dela Cruz
October 2021
Gina
Dela Cruz
Community Living Center- West
VA Long Beach Healthcare System
Long Beach
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CA
United States

 

 

 

Gina shows interest in me as a person and treats me with respect and dignity.
Gina's passion for helping Veterans such as myself shows whenever she is my nurse. She knows empathy whenever she is my nurse. She understands my needs and my situation. When I was new to CLC, I did not want to go into the shower room. My concern was that I did not want to go where other people go because of the germs and I did not want to catch anything. She provided me with options, and I was able to have my bath in bed. She made me feel comfortable and I felt like I could trust her after that. I felt clean and fresh. I am very impressed with her love for her patients. She is very attentive to details and she remembers my preferences. She is very attentive to my needs. She is a good person. She is selfless. She does not rush. She shows interest in me as a person and treats me with respect and dignity. She is very personable. She is also my exercise nurse. I know I should do exercises but there are times when I don’t feel good or am not ready. She ensures that I will be safe and puts my safety first. She goes back when I am ready, and spends time with me, well-paced, and not rushed. She is very kind and her smile is infectious. She is more than deserving of this award. Thank you!

Note: This is Gina's 2nd DAISY Award!