It is with great admiration and respect that I nominate Gina Bulthuis, our extraordinary ED Director, for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award. Gina’s unwavering dedication and tireless efforts have truly set her apart as a shining example of inspiration and leadership within our organization. Despite facing significant personal family health challenges and having planned holiday time off, Gina has continued to work tirelessly, demonstrating an extraordinary level of commitment to her role. She has been working from home and even coming into the office late at night to address work-related issues, ensuring that the needs of our department are always met.

Gina's dedication to her team is unparalleled. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that her staff feels supported and appreciated. Her unwavering advocacy for her ED team is evident in everything she does. Gina's willingness to work long hours and return to work the next day, despite the challenges she faces, highlights her remarkable commitment to her job and her team. Gina’s leadership is characterized by her compassion, resilience, and unwavering support for her staff. She is always there to lend a helping hand, offer words of encouragement, and ensure that her team has everything they need to succeed. Her ability to inspire and motivate others is truly remarkable, and her dedication to her team and her job is an inspiration to us all. Gina's tireless efforts, unwavering dedication, and compassionate leadership make her an exemplary role model and an inspiration to all who have the privilege of working with her