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Children's Hospital Los Angeles was the 27th hospital to partner with the not-for-profit DAISY Foundation to provide monthly DAISY Awards to exceptional nurses commended by leadership and peers for their compassionate care at the bedside of sick and injured children. As of January 2011, there are now 750 hospitals and medical facilities listed as partners.

Every nurse who receives The DAISY Award reminds us that her/his entire team is deserving of recognition and that it takes a team to provide great patient care.

2012 Daisy Award Winners

 

Nida Oriza, RN, (CTICU) Receives the DAISY Award for January 2012

A co-worker noted that she is a strong advocate for patients. A parent wrote that she is a hero.

Nina Oriza
Nida Oriza, RN at her DAISY Award ceremony in January.



All agree that Nida Oriza, RN, of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, exemplifies the incredible work done by nurses every day. That’s why she was chosen as the December 2011 DAISY Award winner.

Oriza, who has worked at the hospital for 28 years, was recently surprised with the honor before colleagues and family. Wiping away tears, she gave thanks for the award and for her co-workers.

“I just love my job,” Oriza said. “We as a unit have our ups and downs, and I stay because I believe in what we do, and I believe in my leadership. I cannot be the best if you’re not the best.”

Described as the pillar of strength for parents with children in the CTICU, Oriza always makes herself available for both patients and staff. As a charge nurse, bedside nurse and leader in quality counsel, her priority is always providing patients with the best clinical care.

Oriza’s contributions are best described by Jiffy Ellashek, RN, on the nomination form she submitted for her colleague.

“She truly is a ‘super nurse’ as demonstrated by her care and attention to patients, families and staff,” Ellashek wrote, “but also in making a difference in quality nursing practice and pushing for advancement of the nursing profession.” Jody Castrillon, RN, BSN, CPN, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. has won the DAISY Award for November 2011.