Marcela Bueno is an outstanding nurse. Her dedication to patient safety is her utmost priority. She allocates her time to making sure that the patient needs are met, and any questions are answered despite the pressures on efficiency with quick OR room turnover times. Marcela cares about the people she works with; she possesses an immense amount of skill and knowledge in the OR. When you don't know what to do or where to get the things needed for a specific case, she is that person that you "phone a friend" to give you a helping hand. She always has time to help you, even when she has her own room to run. Marcela will drop whatever she is doing to give you aid. You can always count on her, anytime, every time. She is admired by so many and remains humble!

Marcela is a mentor and has been a preceptor to so many in the operating room. She embodies what it means to be a nurse, a true hidden gem behind the secure doors of the operating room. She is well respected by peers and many others on the surgical team.

These are some words from her peers to describe her: compassionate, dedicated, accountable, and resourceful. Furthermore, she displays the core values of Jefferson. These qualities warrant acknowledgment. She consistently does the right thing, courageously speaks up in most difficult situations to ensure safety for her patients, and always puts people first. We are elated to recognize her for the DAISY Award because she embodies the qualities recognized by the Barnes Family for this award. She excels in her clinical skills, caring nature and compassion, not only for her patients but her coworkers too. She has been dedicated to her work in this organization for 20 years.