Diana Powers is an extraordinary nurse. She has empathy and compassion for the patients and their families. Diana is a role model who leads others to follow. She is trained as a bereavement specialist in the Resolve through Sharing program. This is an intense educational program for obstetrical staff evidenced-based support to the families of newborn loss. Diana is a strong advocate for this program and has taken it to the next level. She has educated the Maternity staff on bereavement support for maternity losses. She has participated in the Nursing Skills Day to bring this information to the Newton Medical Center nurses.

Diana is a co-founder of the NMC Maternity Bereavement Group. During her free time, she organizes and leads monthly meetings for parents and families to share their stories. This past year, Diana co-created a bereavement garden on the north driveway of the Newton Medical Center. Diana rallied her family and staff to support the cause. She personally moved stone and dirt. Under a beautiful tree are two stone benches that overlook a peaceful oasis. In warm weather, you can see her at the garden watering or weeding. Because of her insight, compassion, and follow through, Newton Medical Center has a beautiful spot for anyone to sit and quietly linger.

Last October 6, she co-organized a bulb planting ceremony that was well attended by previous patients, families, and employees. During the rain, Diana lead the group to plant over 600 flower bulbs. The comments of comfort to the families were endless. She takes heartbreaking losses and transforms them into beautiful memories. Diana has developed close relationships with our mothers of loss through development of mutual trust, respect, and emotional support.

Diana's exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional support to the bereaving patients of loss are priceless.