One of our patients on Med-Surg was on comfort care. He and his wife's 65th wedding anniversary was approaching. Shaina went to the store to get flowers for the patient so that when his wife came in that evening, he could present her with a bouquet of flowers. The patient was beyond grateful for her going above and beyond so that he and his wife could enjoy their anniversary together.

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The second nomination for Shaina was written by a family member of a patient. The patient was suffering from end-of-life dementia and severe colitis. The patient was confused and afraid. She did not know where she was or who all of the people around her were. The family nominated Shaina for the DAISY Award because of her ability to connect and care for the patient. The family wrote "Shaina built a bond with her quickly and [the patient] LOVED and trusted her. Shaina would enter the room and [greet her] and my mother-in-law would just light up. Shaina treated my mother-in-law with dignity and respect. She explained things to her when they were doing them, held her hand, laughed with her, and just talked to her."