August 2026 Honoree
Lillian Darveaux, RN
Lillian Darveaux was beyond kind. We have had many hospital stays for my grandfather recently, as he is aging. Stormont is always our safe space to get great care.
Lillian was exceptional during this stay. I have DPOA for my grandparents, and the day I interacted with Lillian, her tech had called in, or maybe she didn’t have one assigned, so she was doing the work herself for the hall of patients that she had. I only noticed because I work in healthcare and quickly picked up on the fact that she was the only person caring for her patients. You wouldn’t be able to tell she had a heavy load, and she never grumbled or complained. When my grandparents mentioned how hard she is working and how she must be tired, she always responded with how she loves what she does!
Lillian was so knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. Never rushed my grandfather. She took time to joke with him, hold his hand, and listen to him. She answered the endless questions my grandmother had. She was very diligent and always on top of things, with a genuine demeanor.
My grandfather’s DNR status was changed in a doctor's note to full code, and I wasn’t made aware of this change and only noticed when looking in MyChart. My grandfather has had long-standing documentation in his chart of signed DNR orders. My grandfather didn’t remember communicating this change, and my grandparents were very concerned and wanted to make sure things were changed before his procedure the following day.
I brought my concern to Lillian, and she immediately, calmly, and in a caring demeanor, focused on my concern. She put in an order for someone to come and talk to my grandparents to clarify their wishes and helped us clear up the code status situation. She was so, so kind and really demonstrated effective therapeutic communication. We never once felt like a burden or “work” for her.
The door to my grandfather’s room had been open most of the day (as he preferred), and we witnessed Lillian be this exceptional to all of her patients as she went in to interact and care for them.
I can’t say enough how fortunate we feel to have had Lillian as a nurse for my grandfather. This has been a tough week, with his health decline and the realization that time is precious. Having someone care so exceptionally for my grandfather (the man who walked me down the aisle and taught me to walk) when I can’t be there all the time has been such a gift.
My hope is that Lillian’s love for what she does is infectious. Being someone’s comfort during this fragile time is a gift; not all people can do it so gracefully, but Lillian does it so well, with genuine empathy and passion. We are so grateful for her- words will never be able to express the gratitude for the care she provided!
Lillian was exceptional during this stay. I have DPOA for my grandparents, and the day I interacted with Lillian, her tech had called in, or maybe she didn’t have one assigned, so she was doing the work herself for the hall of patients that she had. I only noticed because I work in healthcare and quickly picked up on the fact that she was the only person caring for her patients. You wouldn’t be able to tell she had a heavy load, and she never grumbled or complained. When my grandparents mentioned how hard she is working and how she must be tired, she always responded with how she loves what she does!
Lillian was so knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. Never rushed my grandfather. She took time to joke with him, hold his hand, and listen to him. She answered the endless questions my grandmother had. She was very diligent and always on top of things, with a genuine demeanor.
My grandfather’s DNR status was changed in a doctor's note to full code, and I wasn’t made aware of this change and only noticed when looking in MyChart. My grandfather has had long-standing documentation in his chart of signed DNR orders. My grandfather didn’t remember communicating this change, and my grandparents were very concerned and wanted to make sure things were changed before his procedure the following day.
I brought my concern to Lillian, and she immediately, calmly, and in a caring demeanor, focused on my concern. She put in an order for someone to come and talk to my grandparents to clarify their wishes and helped us clear up the code status situation. She was so, so kind and really demonstrated effective therapeutic communication. We never once felt like a burden or “work” for her.
The door to my grandfather’s room had been open most of the day (as he preferred), and we witnessed Lillian be this exceptional to all of her patients as she went in to interact and care for them.
I can’t say enough how fortunate we feel to have had Lillian as a nurse for my grandfather. This has been a tough week, with his health decline and the realization that time is precious. Having someone care so exceptionally for my grandfather (the man who walked me down the aisle and taught me to walk) when I can’t be there all the time has been such a gift.
My hope is that Lillian’s love for what she does is infectious. Being someone’s comfort during this fragile time is a gift; not all people can do it so gracefully, but Lillian does it so well, with genuine empathy and passion. We are so grateful for her- words will never be able to express the gratitude for the care she provided!
Thank you, Lillian, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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