For Mary Grace Reyes, nursing comes naturally. Her nominator states that "to Mary Grace, nursing is more than an occupation - it is a duty. You can see this immediately by the care she shows her patients. The most remarkable trait she displays is her humbleness. She never talks about her accomplishments, she never complains. Even though she was not my assigned preceptor as a new nurse just out of nursing school, Mary Grace always took time to check on me and offer advice. When I was too hard on myself, she gently encouraged me to strive for excellence. She taught me skills (sometimes on her own time), she taught me to always value the patient, and she taught me to always try my best. She is still teaching me, helping me recognize the value of more schooling."

Sounds like Mary Grace is a nurse who deserves recognition for her love of the patients and their family, the profession she has chosen, and the Medical Center where she works. Her nominator ended with, "Mary Grace strives to be a great nurse and person every day, and is so deserving of the DAISY Award."