Nadine Zappia, BSN, RN

I could not have had such a great delivery of my beautiful baby without this nominee. From the moment I was admitted to labor and delivery, this nominee made sure my husband and I were comfortable, informing and explaining everything in detail as the night/day went on. She went above and beyond to not only make us feel great, but she also knew it was very important to me to have a vaginal delivery, and she pulled out every trick in her book. She spent hours positioning me with the peanut ball and helping me move side to side, even when I could barely help myself because of the numbness from the epidural. When it was time for me to push, I was given such great instruction, and she included my husband, explaining everything to both of us as it was happening. I never had to wonder what was happening or what to expect next because she coached me through it all. I genuinely do not think I could have done as well without her, and I want to schedule my future deliveries on days she's working. A week later, multiple times a day my husband and I look at each other and say thank goodness for her I am so happy she was our nurse. She made an easily anxiety-provoking life event run seamlessly and stress-free, and we are forever grateful.