The decision to place our mother on comfort care was heart-wrenching, yet we knew it was both what she wanted and needed. While all of the nurses and CNAs were exceptional, Austin provided a level of care that was so beyond our expectations that we needed to nominate him for the DAISY Award.

God definitely sent Austin to us as we navigated through this difficult time. Austin's every move throughout her stay radiated love and compassion, as well s the professionalism of a seasoned nurse. We were surprised to hear that he has been an RN for less than a year. Austin took the time to explain what was happening with our mom medically as she was passing. This brought so much comfort to us and helped us process her last days with us. We watched Austin treat our mom with such gentleness and kindness. From his gentle touch to his words of encouragement, as well as his skilled nursing, we felt fortunate to be in his presence.

In our mom's final moments, he took such time and care to make sure that our dad was ok. He spent time to nurse all of us, not just our mom when we also desperately needed care. Austin will always be our family's angel. He is incredibly deserving of this award for Extraordinary Nurses. He is a gem.