6 West Neurology Med/Surg at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
August 2025
6 West Neurology Med/Surg
at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Burlington
,
MA
United States
James Bachini, RN
Elizabeth Barretto, RN
Milton Bellamour, RN
Cynthia Bronico, RN
Sarah Carlson, RN
Jennifer Ciulla, RN
Amy Desjardins, RN
Skyla Dimambro, RN
Colleen Dooling, RN
Kevin Driscoll, RN
Heisha Flores Santos, RN
Alicia Franchi, RN
Nia Greenridge, RN
Christine Hinch, RN
Rachel Lemay, RN
Morgan Marauszwski, RN
Sherelle McCutchen, RN
Julie McGuane, RN
Emily McClain, RN
Emily Miller, RN
Ruby Mills, RN
Sharifah Nabirye, RN
Darshi Patel, RN
Sarah Stone, RN
Brianna Tavares, RN
Kathryn Trecartin, RN
Emily Veiga, RN
Siogua Whisnant, RN
Hannah Zack, RN
Kerry Zieba, RN
Sarah O'Shaughnessy, RN
Alicia Lahey, RN
Elizabeth Barretto, RN
Milton Bellamour, RN
Cynthia Bronico, RN
Sarah Carlson, RN
Jennifer Ciulla, RN
Amy Desjardins, RN
Skyla Dimambro, RN
Colleen Dooling, RN
Kevin Driscoll, RN
Heisha Flores Santos, RN
Alicia Franchi, RN
Nia Greenridge, RN
Christine Hinch, RN
Rachel Lemay, RN
Morgan Marauszwski, RN
Sherelle McCutchen, RN
Julie McGuane, RN
Emily McClain, RN
Emily Miller, RN
Ruby Mills, RN
Sharifah Nabirye, RN
Darshi Patel, RN
Sarah Stone, RN
Brianna Tavares, RN
Kathryn Trecartin, RN
Emily Veiga, RN
Siogua Whisnant, RN
Hannah Zack, RN
Kerry Zieba, RN
Sarah O'Shaughnessy, RN
Alicia Lahey, RN
I would like to nominate the incredible nursing team on 6 West for the DAISY Award in recognition of their extraordinary compassion, dedication, and humanity. Their care for a patient named R, who was admitted in early April 2025, exemplifies the very heart of nursing. R was an elderly gentleman who arrived to the unit confused and unable to be left alone. Due to family circumstances, he had nowhere safe to discharge to and remained on 6 West for nearly two months.
During his stay, the entire team embraced him as one of their own. He became a fixture at the nurse's station, often found sitting alongside the charge nurse, working on puzzles, playing games, and enjoying a shared laugh or a favorite treat like a Pepsi or a Milky Way lovingly snuck in by the staff. As time passed, R's mental and physical health began to decline. He stopped eating and drinking, and his condition grew more fragile. His kindhearted neighbor, G, took on legal guardianship and made the difficult but compassionate decision to change his code status to comfort measures only. What followed was a profound demonstration of dignity and respect.
Christa Cavallo, the complex case manager, set up a beautiful shrine in honor of R's service as a veteran. The team brought in a WOW computer to play soothing music, and nurses took turns sitting with him day and night, ensuring he was never alone. R passed peacefully in his sleep, wrapped in the comfort of a team who had become his family. Even after his passing, the care and compassion did not end. The 6 West team watched closely for any obituary that might be published. When funeral arrangements were finally announced, five 6 West nurses attended alongside G and some VA colleagues, ensuring R received the farewell he deserved. Though R had little family, he found love, dignity, and belonging in the care of the 6 West staff. They went above and beyond for a man they had known only briefly, treating him with the utmost respect, kindness, and humanity.
Their actions reflect not only the mission of our hospital but the true spirit of nursing. R's story is just one example of the extraordinary care provided on 6 West every day. I am honored to nominate this team for the DAISY Award.
During his stay, the entire team embraced him as one of their own. He became a fixture at the nurse's station, often found sitting alongside the charge nurse, working on puzzles, playing games, and enjoying a shared laugh or a favorite treat like a Pepsi or a Milky Way lovingly snuck in by the staff. As time passed, R's mental and physical health began to decline. He stopped eating and drinking, and his condition grew more fragile. His kindhearted neighbor, G, took on legal guardianship and made the difficult but compassionate decision to change his code status to comfort measures only. What followed was a profound demonstration of dignity and respect.
Christa Cavallo, the complex case manager, set up a beautiful shrine in honor of R's service as a veteran. The team brought in a WOW computer to play soothing music, and nurses took turns sitting with him day and night, ensuring he was never alone. R passed peacefully in his sleep, wrapped in the comfort of a team who had become his family. Even after his passing, the care and compassion did not end. The 6 West team watched closely for any obituary that might be published. When funeral arrangements were finally announced, five 6 West nurses attended alongside G and some VA colleagues, ensuring R received the farewell he deserved. Though R had little family, he found love, dignity, and belonging in the care of the 6 West staff. They went above and beyond for a man they had known only briefly, treating him with the utmost respect, kindness, and humanity.
Their actions reflect not only the mission of our hospital but the true spirit of nursing. R's story is just one example of the extraordinary care provided on 6 West every day. I am honored to nominate this team for the DAISY Award.