Raquel Diaz has been a nurse with Allison Cancer Center for over 32 years. In her years here, she has touched many lives with her care and compassion, and ability to think outside the box to meet the patient's needs. She has formed lasting relationships with many patients. Raquel exhibits patient-centered care through her communication and education of patients. She works to ensure that we maintain a smooth and open relationship with outside resources, such as our local hospital staff. Raquel has the highest integrity and assures that she keeps promises to patients, physicians, and colleagues. Raquel is a wealth of information and helps co-workers and patients with numerous questions related to procedures, processes, and many other items. Raquel shows accountability by always being present and willing to meet the patient's needs. She follows the mission, vision, and values of our organization and is fully vested in our ability to care for the patients. Raquel is a member locally and nationally with ONS and has served locally with the ONS Chapter. She contributes to all of our teams and to other organizations with respect and collaboration. Raquel is extremely adaptable and has worked for several of our physicians over her many years here at Allison Cancer Center. Raquel is extremely innovative and explores new ideas and means to care for our many patients. She meets all of the pillars: * Patient-Centered *Integrity *Accountability *Collaboration & Respect, and *Adaptability.