Parnell’s nominator was a physician who commended him for the outstanding care, professionalism, and respect he provides her critically ill patients and their families. “We had some difficult family conversations and experiences and Jordan handled each step wonderfully, she said. “He was very respectful of the family after their loved one passed, allowing them to grieve and spend as much time as they needed, while at the same time attending to the care of two other critically ill patients.”