The Heroes of L&D and ICU
June 2025
The Heroes of L&D and ICU
Labor & Delivery and ICU
Kaiser Permanente Irvine Medical Center
Irvine
,
CA
United States
Juji Resurreccion, RN
Theresa Torres, RN
June Park, RN
Mary Koundan, RN
Sibil Varghese, RN
Michelle Le, RN
Shuping Chen,RN
Stephanie Seah, CNA
John Ferguson, RN
Kelsey Alston, RN
Margie Israel, RN
Julie Zhao, RN
J-me Kholinger, RN
Christie Spann, RN
Sean Uy, RN
Maria Hitchens, RN
Indira Rajan, RN
Dee Madore, RN
Dr. Yeboah, MD
Kary Bray, RN
Sydney Hamman, RN
Rachel Fusco, RN
Krysten Vo. RN
Marianne Goff, RN
Dao Brannen, RN
Dina Calvillo, RN
Bernadette Elias-Koon, RN
Greg North, RN
Marlene Samoy, RN
Dr. Ford, MD
Dr. Maggi, MD
Dr. Mervis, MD
Dr. Johnson, MD
Dr. Reichter, MD
Dr. Fajillan, MD
Desiree Carreon, RN
Theresa Torres, RN
June Park, RN
Mary Koundan, RN
Sibil Varghese, RN
Michelle Le, RN
Shuping Chen,RN
Stephanie Seah, CNA
John Ferguson, RN
Kelsey Alston, RN
Margie Israel, RN
Julie Zhao, RN
J-me Kholinger, RN
Christie Spann, RN
Sean Uy, RN
Maria Hitchens, RN
Indira Rajan, RN
Dee Madore, RN
Dr. Yeboah, MD
Kary Bray, RN
Sydney Hamman, RN
Rachel Fusco, RN
Krysten Vo. RN
Marianne Goff, RN
Dao Brannen, RN
Dina Calvillo, RN
Bernadette Elias-Koon, RN
Greg North, RN
Marlene Samoy, RN
Dr. Ford, MD
Dr. Maggi, MD
Dr. Mervis, MD
Dr. Johnson, MD
Dr. Reichter, MD
Dr. Fajillan, MD
Desiree Carreon, RN
They did more than provide care; they ensured survival, honored humanity, and delivered hope.
The extraordinary teams from Critical Care Services and Maternal-Child Health displayed heroic, compassionate, and collaborative care provided to a remarkable patient whose life was forever changed by a series of catastrophic events. Her journey was marked by complexity, critical illness, and profound loss. Through it all, our interdisciplinary team stood united, providing care that was nothing short of extraordinary.
The patient went into labor and experienced a series of devastating complications that resulted in the loss of her full-term unborn child. Her condition triggered a cascade of life-threatening events that required immediate, coordinated interventions across multiple units. During the earliest days of her hospitalization, her survival hung in the balance. It was the clinical excellence, vigilance, and collaboration of the interdisciplinary team that stabilized her and guided her through each critical juncture.
Although her condition gradually improved, the severity of her illness ultimately led to the loss of both legs. Even in the face of this life-altering outcome, the team never wavered in their commitment. They provided not only expert clinical care but also holistic emotional support, helping her and her family navigate each stage of her complex recovery.
L&D nurses played a pivotal role in supporting the Critical Care Services team, offering compassionate guidance on the emotional complexities of perinatal loss. Their insights helped ensure the patient and her husband were cared for with sensitivity, empathy, and dignity.
As her recovery progressed, the CCS and Wound Care teams became instrumental in helping her adjust to her physical changes and build confidence in her path forward. Many nurses visited her on their days off—brushing her hair, offering comfort, and creating moments of normalcy.
On Mother’s Day, the team made special efforts to honor her role as a mother, even amidst her grief. They coordinated a tender and meaningful reunion with her two young children, who had not seen her in months, carefully creating a peaceful, child-friendly environment that reconnected her with the most important part of her life. This visit became a turning point in her recovery, reigniting her motivation to participate in rehabilitation and return home.
Beyond the hospital room, the team recognized the therapeutic power of nature and successfully advocated for accommodations that allowed her to visit the healing garden. These visits gave her the chance to experience fresh air and sunlight—an essential source of healing and hope.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the team, including nurse leaders, who played an essential role in this patient’s care. Their tireless dedication and selflessness left an indelible mark on her journey. While there are too many to name individually, every team member contributed to an extraordinary level of care that embodies the very essence of nursing excellence.
This is a tribute to their skill, compassion, and unity in the face of adversity. They did more than provide care; they ensured survival, honored humanity, and delivered hope. Their actions truly exemplify the spirit of the DAISY Team Award.
The patient went into labor and experienced a series of devastating complications that resulted in the loss of her full-term unborn child. Her condition triggered a cascade of life-threatening events that required immediate, coordinated interventions across multiple units. During the earliest days of her hospitalization, her survival hung in the balance. It was the clinical excellence, vigilance, and collaboration of the interdisciplinary team that stabilized her and guided her through each critical juncture.
Although her condition gradually improved, the severity of her illness ultimately led to the loss of both legs. Even in the face of this life-altering outcome, the team never wavered in their commitment. They provided not only expert clinical care but also holistic emotional support, helping her and her family navigate each stage of her complex recovery.
L&D nurses played a pivotal role in supporting the Critical Care Services team, offering compassionate guidance on the emotional complexities of perinatal loss. Their insights helped ensure the patient and her husband were cared for with sensitivity, empathy, and dignity.
As her recovery progressed, the CCS and Wound Care teams became instrumental in helping her adjust to her physical changes and build confidence in her path forward. Many nurses visited her on their days off—brushing her hair, offering comfort, and creating moments of normalcy.
On Mother’s Day, the team made special efforts to honor her role as a mother, even amidst her grief. They coordinated a tender and meaningful reunion with her two young children, who had not seen her in months, carefully creating a peaceful, child-friendly environment that reconnected her with the most important part of her life. This visit became a turning point in her recovery, reigniting her motivation to participate in rehabilitation and return home.
Beyond the hospital room, the team recognized the therapeutic power of nature and successfully advocated for accommodations that allowed her to visit the healing garden. These visits gave her the chance to experience fresh air and sunlight—an essential source of healing and hope.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the team, including nurse leaders, who played an essential role in this patient’s care. Their tireless dedication and selflessness left an indelible mark on her journey. While there are too many to name individually, every team member contributed to an extraordinary level of care that embodies the very essence of nursing excellence.
This is a tribute to their skill, compassion, and unity in the face of adversity. They did more than provide care; they ensured survival, honored humanity, and delivered hope. Their actions truly exemplify the spirit of the DAISY Team Award.