"Nelly, an Angel from Heaven."

According to one of her Managers, "Nelly is a wonderful nurse that is always kind, compassionate, has the heart of an Angel, she provides extraordinary care, and makes all of her patients and their family members feel as if they are a part of her own family".

Nelly was nominated for this award by several patients & families, and her coworkers. Adjectives used to describe Nelly include: caring, loving, comforting, professional, dedicated, giving, and awesome.

The following excerpts are from the various nominations Nelly received for this Award:

"Nelly, An Angel from Heaven: She seems to take on every day and every task as though she loves her job and everyone around her. She is a beautiful loving person and a wonderful gift to the healthcare community. Kaiser Hospital is very fortunate to have Nelly."

"She provides the most tender loving care. . . . How fortunate we are to have her as my husband's nurse. She is also so wonderful to me and the children; it has really helped us all deal with his illness."

"The care that Nelly has given our daughter is absolutely wonderful. My daughter is disabled and Nelly made this experience much more bearable than I would have even imagined. She is compassionate, professional, and the top of the line."

"Nelly is awesome, compassionate, caring, giving of herself, dedicated and always made herself available . . . .she is kind-hearted & very knowledgeable."

"Nelly truly goes above and beyond and then beyond again, to ensure that the patient is receiving the best quality care possible. She deserves this Award every day!"

Nelly lives the Kaiser Permanente Nursing Vision. She advances the art and science of nursing in a patient-centered healing environment through professional practice and leadership.

Thank you Nelly for your dedication to your patients, their families, and your coworkers.