Holden W Smith
July 2025
Holden W
Smith
,
RN
Emergency Department
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
,
TX
United States
It takes a special kind of person to do what Holden does—with heart, clarity, and unwavering support.
Holden was nominated by a patient's family member who wrote the following:
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Holden, whose exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism made an overwhelming experience more bearable for our family. During a frightening and emotional time when our loved one suffered a seizure and required resuscitation, Holden was a steady and comforting presence.
His kindness and empathy were evident in every interaction. He not only treated our family member with expert medical care but also ensured we understood what was happening, answering our questions thoroughly and patiently. Holden remained attentive, informative, and engaged, never once making us feel like a burden. It takes a special kind of person to do what Holden does—with heart, clarity, and unwavering support.
We will never forget his dedication during one of the scariest moments of our lives.
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This is Holden's 2nd DAISY Award!
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Holden, whose exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism made an overwhelming experience more bearable for our family. During a frightening and emotional time when our loved one suffered a seizure and required resuscitation, Holden was a steady and comforting presence.
His kindness and empathy were evident in every interaction. He not only treated our family member with expert medical care but also ensured we understood what was happening, answering our questions thoroughly and patiently. Holden remained attentive, informative, and engaged, never once making us feel like a burden. It takes a special kind of person to do what Holden does—with heart, clarity, and unwavering support.
We will never forget his dedication during one of the scariest moments of our lives.
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This is Holden's 2nd DAISY Award!