Heather, who is a Director of Patient Care with over 20 years of experience, is an inspiring and compassionate leader and mentor to all the staff that is fortunate to work with her. Heather works tirelessly to create a pleasant and productive work environment in our organization, always ensuring that attributes such as trust, mutual respect, professionalism, and ethical behavior are fully molded and supported. As a leader, Heather successfully bridges the gap between front-line staff, Nurse Managers, and Leadership to ensure the needs of the patients and employees alike are always met. Her collaborative and adaptive leadership style is one that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. She is an accessible leader who is always available and responsive to her team's needs and ensures their voices are heard throughout the organization. Heather's strong commitment to her team members and her dedication to providing quality and compassionate care makes her highly deserving of this recognition. She models compassionate relationships, encourages her team to think creatively, and develops valuable solutions to patient care. She is an outstanding example of a nurse leader and is truly deserving of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.