It is our distinct honor and privilege to nominate Kaylita Garcia for the DAISY Award. My wife suffered a devastating stroke. She was hospitalized in the UNMH NICU. During her stay, she was treated by a highly professional group of doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and support staff. Most, if not all, of the nurses, RTs, and techs provided exceptional nursing and support care.

However, one nurse in particular, Kaylita Garcia, went way beyond the norm. Not only did she provide outstanding nursing, she included in her treatment a high level of compassion and loving care which our family observed and highly appreciated. It was as though Kaylita was taking care of her own mother. This did not go unnoticed. These traits are not learned in nursing school, but are learned at a young age at home from her loving parents that taught her these traits and loving skills.

Kaylita was constantly coming in to check on my wife, re-positioning her every two hours, cleaning her when necessary, and speaking to her whenever she did anything with love in her voice. When we were leaving UNMH, Kaylita was her last nurse. She gave particular care, being sure she was ready to be transported. As we witnessed this loving care, Kaylita became a part of our family, to be loved and treasured as one of our own from this date forward.

Submitted with loving appreciation.