August 2026 Honoree
4 Main Telemetry
Person List Name Job Name • Alvarado, Aldo Certified Nursing Assistant • Alvarez, Vanessa RN-STAFF • Atwal, Jasbinder Certified Nursing Assistant • Balisi Ang, Re-ann RN-STAFF • Baraich, Gurjit RN-STAFF • Bolton, Irina RN-STAFF • Bualat, Suzette RN-STAFF • Caldwell, Melissa RN-STAFF • Cammon, Christina RN-STAFF • Carrillo, Kirstin RN-STAFF • Carter, Anna RN Resident • Castellon, Lizeth Certified Nursing Assistant • Collier, Curtis Certified Nursing Assistant • Cuevas, Erica Certified Nursing Assistant • Damian, Iulian RN-STAFF • Dhaliwal, Rajjit RN-STAFF • Dhami, Balvinder RN-STAFF • Dhami, Jaspreet RN, Nurse Lead • Dhir, Balwinder Certified Nursing Assistant • Garcia, Hilda RN-STAFF • Gill, Amandeep RN-STAFF • Gorsi, Zarmina RN-STAFF • Hale, Callista Certified Nursing Assistant • Harder, Jordan RN-STAFF • Helwig, Melissa RN-STAFF • Hicks, Kimberly RN-STAFF • Hines, Alissa Certified Nursing Assistant • Hixon, Maria Certified Nursing Assistant • Hunt, Jessica RN-STAFF • Johal, Amandeep RN, Nurse Lead • Kaur, Amarjit RN-STAFF • Kaur, Baljinder Certified Nursing Assistant • Kaur, Baljit RN-STAFF • Kaur, Gurpreet RN-STAFF • Kaur, Jasmeen RN-STAFF • Kaur, Mandeep RN-STAFF • Lagasca, Julio RN-STAFF • Lewis, Dawn Certified Nursing Assistant • Lopez, Melissa Certified Nursing Assistant • Marquez, Michele Unit Associate • Mattu, Harleen RN-STAFF • McFarland, Regina RN-STAFF • McMillan, Emily RN, Nurse Lead • Mendez, Bruna Unit Associate • Merida, David Certified Nursing Assistant • Mojica, Erika RN-STAFF • Montano, Jessica RN-STAFF • Plaster, Lisa RN-STAFF • Ramirez Vallejo, Patricia RN-STAFF • Retutal, Eileen RN, Nurse Lead • Ruiz-Medina, Erica RN-STAFF • Ryll, Renate RN-STAFF • Salazar Baker, Meredith RN-STAFF • Sanchez, Nohemi RN Resident • Sarona, Robert RN-STAFF • Sferruzza, Christopher RN-STAFF • Shevtsov, Maria RN-STAFF • Sidhu, Magdalena Certified Nursing Assistant • Tan, Antonia RN-STAFF • Thomas, Gia Certified Nursing Assistant • Thorne, Heather Certified Nursing Assistant • Tiri, Inocencio Jr RN-STAFF • Treto, Margarita Unit Associate • Vang, Kaying Certified Nursing Assistant • Videna, Mallory RN-STAFF • Vue, Mai Kao RN-STAFF • White, Alyssa RN-STAFF • Zetina, Destiny RN-STAFF • Dingler, Alyson RN-Manager
I witnessed one of the most intense and frightening moments of my nursing career and also one of the most inspiring displays of teamwork. We had a patient admitted with acute encephalopathy whose condition suddenly escalated into violent and destructive behavior. Within minutes, the unit's calm turned into chaos. The patient became combative, yelling and throwing objects. He pulled the headboard from the bed in the hallway and swung it at staff members. We called Code Grey, and initially, 1 security person arrived. Before we could react, the patient hurled the headboard towards the window. The glass shattered, and in that terrifying moment, he grabbed shards of glass, attempting to harm both himself and the staff trying desperately to protect him. The patient then ran towards that window, and for a moment, it felt like time stopped. We all feared the worst, but by sheer grace, only one pane of the window was broken while the second held firm, preventing what could have been a tragic outcome. Security rushed in to assist. The whole team stood shoulder to shoulder, working together in the face of danger. I will never forget the fear in that moment. Yet what stands out even more is how our team responded. Despite the chaos and the very real risk to our safety, everyone acted with courage, calm, and compassion. Staff members looked out for each other, covering patients, offering support, and protecting one another without hesitation. Communication was clear, swift, and lifesaving. That night could have ended in tragedy, but because of the unwavering teamwork, quick thinking, and bravery of everyone involved, we kept the patient and the staff safe. I am proud beyond words to have been part of this team that night. In the midst of fear, I saw extraordinary courage, selflessness, and compassion-the true spirit of nursing. For these reasons, I wholeheartedly nominate our team for the DAISY Team Award.
Thank you for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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