A doctor submitted this nominee by stating that he has been at Franklin Square for many years and always thought this nominee to be a great nurse but had witnessed a memorable moment. When writing this DAISY nomination, it was essential to understand the impact and backstory of this Extraordinary Nurse's character. Many healthcare workers have family members with complex health issues and will take the time to manage the needs of their loved ones. This doctor writes of his admiration of this nominee's dedication and inspiration of witnessing their father's passing on video while managing similar patients while equipping themselves with the courage to continue to manage their workload with an emotional wound. The doctor describes this nurse's dedication to coming to work while mustering strength and fighting back the tears to continue managing her patient load. The nominee took their assignment to care for the covid patients in the unit unselfishly when they could do nothing to help their loved ones. The character traits of this nurse were phenomenal and inspiring, being able to push through emotions to support patients in the same predicament, even though the nurse may have felt empty on the inside. Nonetheless, they administered an abundance of empathy and joy to their patients.

The importance of Dee's emotional stability on the job makes her extraordinary. Dee's emotions were valued and inspired the team to have a positive workflow besides her ICU expertise making her worthy of the DAISY Award. Dee consistently demonstrates excellence through her clinical expertise and the empathy that drives her to administer care to all patients she manages.

Dee, you are a pillar of support to your team, and we are incredibly grateful for your commitment and loyalty to MFSMC. Thank you, Dee.