01/27/2026
Riley, an ICU nurse at MHMMC Portland, has earned a DAISY Award for his care of a family saying goodbye to a loved one. He was nominated by the patient’s sibling, who shared how Riley cared for their brother and the family following a motorcycle accident:
“From the moment my brother entered the hospital, he had no way of communicating — no way of doing any of the things that allow us to build connections or make us full people in the eyes of others. Riley, however, always seemed interested in knowing who my brother was. I shared photos with him, told him what type of music he liked, what he did for fun, what made him upset and what he liked to eat…
Riley was great at explaining the complicated details of my brother’s various illnesses and injuries and was immensely caring and supportive as we made the hardest decisions we have ever had to make. These are the things that make Riley a great nurse, but the connections he built with my family and my brother are what make him a wonderful person. I hope that he knows my immense pain at the loss of my brother was lightened, even a little, by the care he provided.”
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses was created to recognize and honor the compassionate care nurses provide every day to the patients they serve. It is celebrated in over 5,400 healthcare facilities and nursing schools in 34 countries.
Congratulations, Riley, and thank you for the patient-centered care you provide.
