I had to return to surgery, and on my second recovery, I met Daisy. It was a strange encounter because my surgeon allowed me to wear my sleep mask that covers my eyes to help with the strong light. Well, I met Daisy, or shall I say, we had a cheerful conversation. Very positive, happy voice that made me feel safe. Thank you, Daisy!
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Daisy's warm heart, beautiful smile and calming voice is always ready to receive patients coming out of surgery to dispense comfort, compassion, and caring without a prescription. Oftentimes as nurses, we underestimate the power of touch, a smile, and a listening ear, though Daisy's patient recognized these attributes and how she turned the patient's experience into a positive one.