Kylie Dinelli
November 2025
Kylie
Dinelli
,
BSN, RN
Heme/Onc/BMT
UW Health University Hospital
Madison
,
WI
United States
Her consistent presence has been invaluable, both for her ability to note changes and trends in his condition and her ability to form individual relationships with various members of our family.
Our family has talked many times over the past year about wanting to write a DAISY nomination for Kylie, and she once again demonstrated why she’s so deserving. So here we are, finally submitting this, and hopefully she’ll forgive the delay. We could easily write a novel full of examples, but we’ll try to keep it brief.
In August 2024, our dad went to the Emergency Department believing he was having a heart attack, only to receive the life-changing diagnosis of mixed phenotype leukemia. He was immediately admitted to B6/6, where Kylie was assigned as his primary nurse. From day one, she has walked this journey with us through his "best" moments at diagnosis to his most difficult days following complications from his bone marrow transplant. Her consistent presence has been invaluable, both for her ability to note changes and trends in his condition and her ability to form individual relationships with various members of our family. I have no doubt that this continuity of care contributed to a better outcome for our dad.
My dad underwent a bone marrow transplant in January, and I wanted to be as involved in his care as possible. However, with four kids at home and it being peak cold and flu season, most of my communication had to be through FaceTime to minimize the risk of bringing him one of the countless school- and daycare-related germs. Our family is a mix of medical and non-medical backgrounds, which often meant very different questions and concerns depending on which one of us was around that day.
Kylie navigated these dynamics beautifully, adjusting her explanations to meet each of us where we were and patiently answering the follow-up questions I inevitably had after constantly receiving secondhand updates. My mom and sisters always spoke so highly of her, and my dad's mood was noticeably brighter on the days she cared for him. I wanted to stay connected to his progress and plan of care and was simultaneously trying to manage my guilt and anxiety about not being able to visit during his extended stay post-BMT. As a fellow nurse, I felt an enormous sense of relief on the days Kylie was there. I never doubted that she would advocate for him and always keep his best interests at heart.
A month or so ago, my dad was readmitted with cellulitis. Given his recent history, our family was anxious and unsure what to expect. When my mom called to say he was back on B6/6, she excitedly added that Kylie was starting her stretch that very day. We all felt an immediate sense of relief. That moment perfectly illustrates who Kylie is as a nurse and the impact she has on patients and their families.
She brings not only clinical skill but also genuine compassion, advocacy, and an ability to connect with patients and families in a meaningful way. Thank you, Kylie, not only for the care you provided our dad but for supporting our entire family as well. We are forever grateful to you for giving us the reassurance of knowing he was in such capable and caring hands.
In August 2024, our dad went to the Emergency Department believing he was having a heart attack, only to receive the life-changing diagnosis of mixed phenotype leukemia. He was immediately admitted to B6/6, where Kylie was assigned as his primary nurse. From day one, she has walked this journey with us through his "best" moments at diagnosis to his most difficult days following complications from his bone marrow transplant. Her consistent presence has been invaluable, both for her ability to note changes and trends in his condition and her ability to form individual relationships with various members of our family. I have no doubt that this continuity of care contributed to a better outcome for our dad.
My dad underwent a bone marrow transplant in January, and I wanted to be as involved in his care as possible. However, with four kids at home and it being peak cold and flu season, most of my communication had to be through FaceTime to minimize the risk of bringing him one of the countless school- and daycare-related germs. Our family is a mix of medical and non-medical backgrounds, which often meant very different questions and concerns depending on which one of us was around that day.
Kylie navigated these dynamics beautifully, adjusting her explanations to meet each of us where we were and patiently answering the follow-up questions I inevitably had after constantly receiving secondhand updates. My mom and sisters always spoke so highly of her, and my dad's mood was noticeably brighter on the days she cared for him. I wanted to stay connected to his progress and plan of care and was simultaneously trying to manage my guilt and anxiety about not being able to visit during his extended stay post-BMT. As a fellow nurse, I felt an enormous sense of relief on the days Kylie was there. I never doubted that she would advocate for him and always keep his best interests at heart.
A month or so ago, my dad was readmitted with cellulitis. Given his recent history, our family was anxious and unsure what to expect. When my mom called to say he was back on B6/6, she excitedly added that Kylie was starting her stretch that very day. We all felt an immediate sense of relief. That moment perfectly illustrates who Kylie is as a nurse and the impact she has on patients and their families.
She brings not only clinical skill but also genuine compassion, advocacy, and an ability to connect with patients and families in a meaningful way. Thank you, Kylie, not only for the care you provided our dad but for supporting our entire family as well. We are forever grateful to you for giving us the reassurance of knowing he was in such capable and caring hands.