Danyel Strother
January 2026
Danyel
Strother
,
BSN, RN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Labor & Delivery
Adventist Health and Rideout
Marysville
,
CA
United States
​​​​​​​ What stands out most about Danyel is her strength and compassion. She experiences heartbreaking situations like ours far more often than anyone should have to, yet she never once let the weight of it show in a way that took away from us. Instead, she poured kindness into every moment and made us feel truly cared for.
I would like to recognize Danyel for the exceptional and deeply compassionate care she provided to us during the loss of our baby boy. From the moment she walked into our room, we felt an immediate sense of safety, comfort, and trust. She carried a presence that made us feel held during the most painful moments of our lives.

Throughout the induction process, Danyel was by our side. She checked in constantly, offering support, answering every question, and tending to both my physical needs and our emotional ones. As I began progressing into labor, she was supposed to go on her lunch break, but the moment she heard that things were changing, she returned without hesitation. She chose to miss the rest of her break so she could be there to deliver our baby, something we will never forget, because it showed how deeply she cared.  

Danyel triple-checked every detail, communicated closely with our doctor, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was done with accuracy, gentleness, and respect. After our son was born, she cared for him with such tenderness. She took all our photos, supported us through those sacred moments, and made us feel listened to, protected, and never alone.

 What stands out most about Danyel is her strength and compassion. She experiences heartbreaking situations like ours far more often than anyone should have to, yet she never once let the weight of it show in a way that took away from us. Instead, she poured kindness into every moment and made us feel truly cared for. I can only imagine how hard it must be to stay composed in these circumstances to see families say goodbye to their babies, yet she handled everything with grace, empathy, and unwavering presence.

 Danyel will forever be a part of our hearts. In our darkest moment, she was our light, and we are endlessly grateful for the way she held our family with such love and dignity.