I’d like to nominate Zayne Klaski for a DAISY Award for her exceptional care of my beloved niece. She went above and beyond, and I know it was challenging for her as well. Thanks for caring.

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I want to nominate Nurse Zayne Klaski, or as my mom called her, her saving angel. Although my mother passed away after a month of being in the hospital she lit up every time Zayne was around and Nurse Zayne really showed compassion and love and my mom trusted her enough to do things others couldn’t get her to do, she was so calm when getting my mom to transfer from the bed to chair when everyone else had her anxiety so high she couldn’t get up and I know those little things added more days for her to be with her family and friends. Nurse Zayne would sit and talk to her to help bring her oxygen level up so she could eat. She would sing and dance with me when Mom was down; she called her 'mama,' and my mom felt she had another daughter. If she had a moment, she would bring Mom ice cream and sometimes feed it to her. Once, she even came in on her day off just so mom could see her pretty face. She really loved Nurse Zayne and didn’t hesitate to express her feelings. I was so blessed to be able to step away and know my mom was ok, anytime she had a moment she was checking on her and even took time when she was working others to be close so mom could try just a little harder to sit up and she did. She was the purest heart, and I hope anyone who has the pleasure of having Nurse Zayne care for them knows they're getting a special person who really cares, and it shows.