I came to Rehab after hip surgery at Columbia Hospital. The care I received was some of the best I have received in my 88 years. I have nothing but praise for how kind and helpful the staff and physical therapist were to me. Tonya helped over and above what she had to do.

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The sentiment shared by this patient has been repeated by numerous patients over the last year. Tonya has been mentioned by name several times in surveys. She is seen as being very caring, going above and beyond for her patients. She has been described as kind, compassionate, understanding, a good listener, and an advocate. Tonya is supportive of other nurses as well for being a mentor, preceptor, and coach. She exhibits all the attributes of being a DAISY by upholding the image and the virtue of a true nurse advocate. The patient ends her recognition by saying, "Thank you to everyone for your great care."