Ronna Grace is the recipient of the DAISY Award because she provided extraordinary patience, calm reassurance, and unwavering encouragement during a patient’s first childbirth experience. Her presence turned a physically exhausting and emotionally intense labor into a memory filled with confidence, safety, and joy.

A mother shared that Ronna remained by her side for 4.5 hours of pushing, offering steady coaching and emotional support the entire time. Despite the length and difficulty of labor, Ronna never conveyed pressure or frustration. Instead, she created an atmosphere of calm determination, helping the patient feel capable and supported. Even with an epidural, Ronna guided her through different pushing positions to support a safe vaginal birth, always focused on the patient’s comfort and goals.

What stood out most was Ronna’s ability to maintain warmth and connection throughout the process. She kept conversation flowing with the patient and her husband between pushes, making the long hours feel manageable and even uplifting. When additional medical staff entered for delivery, Ronna preserved a light, cheerful environment that eased anxiety and helped the family remain focused on the excitement of welcoming their baby.

The patient shared that Ronna helped create a happy birth memory she will carry forever. Her positive tone, gentle coaching, and emotional presence made the experience feel empowering rather than frightening. Ronna embodies the spirit of nursing by combining clinical skill with deep compassion, ensuring that one of life’s most important moments is filled with dignity and encouragement.

Her care reflects the true spirit of the DAISY Award — nursing that shapes lifelong memories and changes how patients experience their most vulnerable moments.