Maria has received so many, many nominations, and wonderful letters from patients & families for The DAISY Award at Plainview Hospital. One nominee told us each time he passes by the hospital, he wants to stop in to hug Maria!

Some more highlights from nominations include: "Maria doesn’t just bring her competence to her patients, she brings empathy, compassion, a beautiful smile, and warmth that she extends to the patient’s family as well."

"Maria goes above and beyond in her role and it has been a real pleasure having her be a caregiver to my Mom. She is hands down the best nurse I have encountered in all my years".

"Maria was able to use her beautiful, kind words, sensitivity, slow voice and humor. She made my Mother feel safe. Maria was extraordinary and should be praised for her great caring and understanding of a 92-year-old woman."

"My wife is luckier than lucky to be in the hands of Maria Montellano. She has ministered (to my wife) from almost the point of no return to getting back to herself! Through a perfect storm of chemo a severe gastrointestinal infection, Maria steadied the ship and made it right. The care and kindness are only two of Maria’s remarkable traits. Maria makes a superhuman effort to accommodate. Given the circumstances, Marie shines like a star in a galaxy of nurses. Absolutely stellar".

"Maria is so caring with a light and wonderful sense of humor; she is extremely knowledgeable and takes her job very seriously. Not only is she kind and caring to her patients and their families, but she also has a fantastic rapport with her co-workers."

Plainview Hospital is so proud of Maria Montellano and the honor The DAISY Award brings. Thank you, Maria Montellano, for being such an Extraordinary Nurse.