Kristin has recently been caring for my brother-in-law who was admitted to your hospital after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke resulting in paralysis of his left arm and leg. From the beginning of his admission, Kristin has shown J and the rest of my family extraordinary kindness all the while administering to J's health needs with a level of professionalism that exceeds the norm.
J is fortunate in that he has a large extended family that loves him dearly and has rallied around him in his time of need. I know that so many concerned visitors can prove an extra burden on a nursing staff that already has great responsibilities. Kristin's modus operandi in communicating with us was to treat us all as a member of her family and she of ours. In this way, Kristin was able to transform the intimidating atmosphere of a large hospital into a warm home. Kristin always brought a smile to everyone's face, most especially J's who was in dire need of this comfort.
Yet while spreading sunshine into our anxious gloom, Kristin did not neglect her medical responsibilities. Knowing that the first hours and days following a stroke are critical to the patient's recovery, Kristin gently yet firmly pushed J to try a little harder, go a little longer with his movements in his affected limbs. As a result of Kristin's encouragement, J learned that he has some feeling and movement in these areas that can be improved upon in his upcoming rehabilitation.
J's niece, K, is also an RN who works at a hospital in Pennsylvania. In her long, professional experience K has seen many nurses and she has stated enthusiastically that Kristin Syanene is among the best in her profession. It was K that learned of the DAISY Award program and urged us to nominate Kristin.