From the patient's daughter: "Samantha treats my mother as if she were her own mother. She is always concerned if my mother is comfortable or needs anything. I would not want anyone else to be with, nor care for my mother, but Samantha. She is always a very pleasant and caring person. Samantha talks to me and answers all my questions. Samantha is such a deserving person of the DAISY award".

From the Nurse Manager: "Samantha is a role model for other nurses exemplifying a professional nursing image. She demonstrates great tenacity when advocating for her patients. She is confident in her nursing abilities. Recently a patient on the unit had a serious fall. Samantha performed a very thorough neuro assessment, stabilized and prepped the patient for an emergency bedside procedure. She calmed the patient, kept her informed and provided the physicians with a concise update so the patient would receive appropriate treatment".