April 2024
Alex Joseph
Moreno
,
RN, BSN
DOU
Huntington Health
Pasadena
,
CA
United States
It warmed my heart to receive Alex's note, knowing that M's alertness meant so much to him.
My husband, M, was hospitalized at Huntington Hospital for several weeks at the beginning of 2024. During our time there, we encountered many exceptional nurses across all three floors of the West Wing. The care and support they provided to M were truly outstanding. One nurse, Alex, went above and beyond in his dedication to M's well-being and in providing comfort to me. Alex served as M's night nurse in the DOU floor one night. The following morning, I entered M's hospital room to find a beautiful note from Alex. He recognized my concern as M had been lethargic for several days without waking to speak. However, in the middle of the night, M finally opened his eyes and engaged in conversation with Alex. He spoke in detail about our children and our 41-year marriage. This conversation left a lasting impact on Alex, prompting him to write me the most thoughtful note. He even described M as a "Superstar"! It warmed my heart to receive Alex's note, knowing that M's alertness meant so much to him. Alex's demonstration of extra care and compassion towards patients and their families exemplifies why I wish to nominate him for the DAISY Award. Thank you, Alex, for your exceptional dedication and kindness