Tamara Clare, BSN, RN

As a nurse, having a fellow nurse that we can go to without judgment or hesitation is something that we find comfort in. Tamara Clare is that nurse. When I go to her, I feel that my patient is safe, and she is the first to advocate and the first to offer help for both patients and nurses. Tamara shows great leadership and when I am overwhelmed with a patient's family or with an unstable patient, she is the first to help. She is someone that moves forward with a positive attitude and provides care for her colleagues and patients. One situation came to mind, I had a patient who was verbally abusive, one patient that was complaining of chest pain, and one coming back from a procedure. Without me even speaking up, Tamara helped me because she was able to recognize my needs. She is a mentor and a great, extraordinary nurse that is the epitome of the DAISY Award.