I wanted to nominate Hina for The DAISY Award because she is the best nurse I have ever come across, and with my dad’s illness, we have been to the hospital and through many nurses. The thing that stands out most about Hina is that she has this ability to make you feel like you are the only person that matters. She did this for my dad and for me. Every time she was his nurse not only did she make sure his needs were met but that mine were too.

Hina is very approachable and has such a good heart. She always made me feel like I was talking to an old friend and I could tell her anything and everything. Going above and beyond her duties as a nurse she would spend many days with us at my dad’s bedside holding his hand comfortingly while listening to all of my stories about what an incredible dad and mother he was to me.

One time my car would not start, and I was devastated that I would not be able to be with my dad that day. I have never gone a day without seeing him, but I did not know what I could do. Hina was concerned so she called me to see where I was. As I broke down crying and panicking, she called an Uber for me to come to pick me up to take me to the hospital. Once at the hospital, she helped me make arrangements and figure out what I needed to do next to get my battery changed in my car. I still can’t believe how much she did for me and my dad because I would never think anyone would do something as kind and compassionate as that for me.

For the longest time it was just me and my dad so it was nice knowing that I could relax for a little for once in my life and have someone else worrying about my dad and me. My dad, unfortunately, did not make it and succumbed to his cancer, but I often find myself thinking about Hina and what small acts of kindness I can do for someone that would be an example of the kind of love Hina showed us. Thank you.

Note: This is Hina's third DAISY Award!