May 2026 Honoree
Sara R Schwartz, RN
Sara is truly a special person and an excellent nurse. The VA should be very proud to have her. She deserves this award and the Nurse of the Year. God bless her and the VA. Thank you.
OMG, super nice and caring. Best hospital stay ever.
Exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism, clinical knowledge, and compassionate care. Her work on unit 3B demonstrated exceptional mental agility, dedication, and skill, consistently raising the bar for patient care within the VA system. Her professionalism shines through in every interaction with the Veterans, families, and colleagues alike. She brings a calm, confident, solutions-oriented approach to even the most complex cases, ensuring that each Veteran receives individual, high-quality care. Her extensive clinical knowledge and ability to apply it effectively in fast-paced situations make her a trusted leader and mentor to her peers.
What sets her apart is her high mental agility and adaptability. Whether responding to a critical change in a Veteran's condition or coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, she demonstrates remarkable situational awareness and precision in judgment. Her ability to think critically under pressure reflects not only her experience, but her unwavering commitment to Veterans' well-being.
Her dedication to the mission of the VA is evident every day. She approaches her work with integrity, empathy, and a deep sense of purpose, qualities that inspire both Veterans and staff members through her compassion and clinical excellence. She embodies the true spirit of the DAISY Award and represents the very best of nursing at Bob Stump VA.
In recognition of her professionalism, knowledge, mental agility, and steadfast commitment to our nation's Veterans, it’s with great honor that I nominate her for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
OMG, super nice and caring. Best hospital stay ever.
Exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism, clinical knowledge, and compassionate care. Her work on unit 3B demonstrated exceptional mental agility, dedication, and skill, consistently raising the bar for patient care within the VA system. Her professionalism shines through in every interaction with the Veterans, families, and colleagues alike. She brings a calm, confident, solutions-oriented approach to even the most complex cases, ensuring that each Veteran receives individual, high-quality care. Her extensive clinical knowledge and ability to apply it effectively in fast-paced situations make her a trusted leader and mentor to her peers.
What sets her apart is her high mental agility and adaptability. Whether responding to a critical change in a Veteran's condition or coordinating across multidisciplinary teams, she demonstrates remarkable situational awareness and precision in judgment. Her ability to think critically under pressure reflects not only her experience, but her unwavering commitment to Veterans' well-being.
Her dedication to the mission of the VA is evident every day. She approaches her work with integrity, empathy, and a deep sense of purpose, qualities that inspire both Veterans and staff members through her compassion and clinical excellence. She embodies the true spirit of the DAISY Award and represents the very best of nursing at Bob Stump VA.
In recognition of her professionalism, knowledge, mental agility, and steadfast commitment to our nation's Veterans, it’s with great honor that I nominate her for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.
Thank you, Sara R, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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