Edith Vega
February 2025
Edith
Vega
,
BSN, RN
E7
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
Lakeland
,
FL
United States

 

 

 

She made sure I was cared for, and treated me like I was a person, not my mental illness.
I was hospitalized after a suicide attempt. When you’re Baker Acted, you lose all control and choices. Edith made me feel like a human being. Treated me with dignity and respect. She answered my questions no matter how outlandish or small. She made sure I was cared for, and treated me like I was a person, not my mental illness.

Thank you for helping me through such a tough time, especially as one of my first points of contact in the hospital.

Note: This is Edith's 2nd DAISY Award!