Kendra was nominated by both a patient and a colleague. The patient stated that Kendra "wiped my tears as they did my epidural" and "if I have another baby, I'd love to see her again." The colleague had additional complimentary remarks: "Her quick actions, vigilance, and expertise helped save a patient's life." Her colleague also added, "Any patient would be lucky to have her as a nurse. She always goes above and beyond for both her patients and her coworkers."