Pete started on Ortho/Surgical/Rehab as a PCA in 2006 and transitioned to a nurse extern before joining the new grad cohort in July 2009. He received his first DAISY nomination in April 2009 when he was a nurse extern. This is Pete’s 6th nomination and he is one of 2 nurses in our hospital to receive the new 5th nomination DAISY pin. Here are some excerpts from his previous nominations:

“Expertise in this field are evident. Bedside manners and knowledge of his work were very much appreciated.”

“Demonstrated extraordinary compassion and has demonstrated his gifted skills to my son! He has gone the extra mile to explain everything in detail and has shown my son compassion and love as if he was his own son…he is an asset to this hospital”

“His sensitivity to my son’s needs and ability to read his movements filled us with relief and so much appreciation.”

“He is sooo awesome. He carries a smile and all the nurses and patients were agreeing on how awesome he is.”