"Thank you, Jodie, for your very important and large part in saving my mom’s life. You left a huge impact on my family, and we are eternally grateful for you," the nomination reads. She expressed heartfelt gratitude for Jodie, describing the many prayers of thanks lifted to God for her compassionate care and fierce advocacy.

“The way she stood up for my mom, the genuine care and concern, and constantly checking on both of us because she could tell I was emotionally charged – I have never met a more caring nurse in my life,” the nominator shared. “It was like she had known us her whole life.”