For more than eleven years, Nurse Parimalam Manoharan has been a pillar of compassion, leadership, and excellence in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Saudi German Hospital Riyadh. Her name has become synonymous with trust and comfort among patients and families, reflected in her consistently high patient satisfaction scores and heartfelt feedback.

Parimalam is more than a highly skilled and knowledgeable critical care nurse—she is the heart of her unit. Her calm presence and deep empathy have helped countless families through their most vulnerable moments. Colleagues describe her as a natural leader who inspires by example, fostering teamwork, understanding, and a culture of caring that embodies the hospital’s core value: “Caring Like Family.”

One story that beautifully captures Parimalam’s extraordinary compassion involves a baby who was once admitted to the PICU. The child’s parents were expatriates who later returned to their home country. Despite the distance, the family remained in contact with Parimalam. Months later, they sent her a photo of their child celebrating a milestone birthday—healthy and smiling. The connection they shared extended far beyond the hospital walls; Parimalam had become part of their family. Her care and love continued long after the patient was discharged, crossing borders and leaving a lasting imprint on their hearts.

Families and colleagues alike describe Parimalam as warm, attentive, and deeply empathetic. Her professionalism and genuine kindness have elevated the standard of nursing care in the PICU, touching lives in ways that words can barely express.

As she embarks on a new chapter in her career, this DAISY Award honors Nurse Parimalam for the legacy of compassion, excellence, and humanity she leaves behind. She reminds us all that nursing is not only about healing—it is about connection, love, and the power to change lives.