Mckenzie L Najjar, BSN, RN, PCCN

During my spouse's initial stay at the PCU. She began showing signs of anxiety and issues with breathing. She was scheduled to be discharged that day which I was uncomfortable with. Her nurse, Mckenzie Najjar, also felt that the issues she was experiencing were concerning. Nurse Najjar's actions talking with the doctor were critical in delaying her discharge to the next day. Nurse Najjar's expertise and gut instinct proved to be one of the defining moments that save my wife's life. Later than day, my wife's breathing issues became more serious. After multiple breathing treatments and a bipap, she eventually was unable to breath and had to be rushed to ICU and put on a respirator/ventilator. She remained in ICU for a number of days in critical condition If my wife had been discharged as scheduled she would not have survived. Nurse Mckenzie Najjar's actions and instincts were spot on and her willingness to toally discuss with the doctor her concerns regarding my wife's condition were crucial in her survival. I recommend nurse McKenzie Najjar for not just this DAISY Award. From my perspective and our family, my wife's life is priceless and recognizing nurse McKenzie Najjar accordingly seem only fair. Thank you.