We are writing to nominate our manager, Monica Olmeda, for the DAISY Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership and dedication to patient care. As healthcare professionals who have had the pleasure of working alongside Monica, we have witnessed firsthand her unwavering commitment to ensuring that each and every patient on our unit receives the highest quality of care possible. Monica has a deep passion for her work and always goes above and beyond to ensure that her team is providing the best care possible.

Monica's leadership style is characterized by her outstanding communication skills, her ability to empower her team members, and her unwavering dedication to our unit and this hospital. She is always available to her team members day or night, offering guidance, support, mentorship to help us grow and develop in our roles, and even the occasional ride to work when the roads are bad. Whatever the need, Monica never fails to go above and beyond to “make it happen”! She always leads by example, modeling the kind of care and compassion that she expects from her team to continue to foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

Monica’s leadership, guidance, and dedication have played an essential role in our unit’s success. In short, Monica is an exceptional leader! She exemplifies the values and ideals that the DAISY Award seeks to honor, and we cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition.