07/23/2025
Congratulations to DAISY Award winner Lazaro Miranda-Villa, RN. 🌼🏆
The DAISY Award (DAISY Foundation) is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the clinical skill and compassionate care nurses give daily. St. Joseph’s Health Hospital is proud to be a DAISY Award Hospital Partner, recognizing our nurses with this special honor.
Lazaro, a CVICU Nurse at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, made a lasting impression on a patient and their family. A family member shared their experience:
“My grandfather had open heart surgery. With him being an older man at the time, it was an anxiety-provoking journey for my family. The idea of leaving him at the hospital alone overnight was heartbreaking. Then we met Lazaro. Lazaro not only joked around with my grandfather and made sure that he was comfortable, but he also took care of my grandma to ensure her anxiety was at ease.”
The patient praised Lazaro for his calm and comfortable presence, which led by example for the family member who also happened to be in nursing school. The family member made note that Lazaro took the time to listen and answer all questions.
“My grandfather does not remember anything from his open heart surgery. However, the one thing my grandfather does remember is Lazaro and the care he gave him.”
The family notes they still talk about the care they received today, and that Lazaro fits the true definition of a nurse.
In a full-circle moment, the family member was able to assist on the CVICU unit as a nurse and worked firsthand with Lazaro. “Lazaro assisted me in caring for my patients when needed. He continued to ask if I needed anything or had any questions. Lazaro was sure to explain everything in detail. I am honored to have been able to work with him.”
Thank you, Lazaro, for exemplifying extraordinary care. St. Joseph’s Health is proud to recognize nurses like you who go above and beyond every day.
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