DAISY Award—Luis Fidel Luquin

Luis Fidel Luquin
East 6 Cardiothoracic PCU

Nominator: Leticia Posadas

Reason for Recognition: I came into the ER Monday evening with a swollen arm due to my breast cancer and extreme pain and a possible pregnancy. After a long night in the ER we found out I also had blood clots throughout my body, so I was moved into a room in the EAST-6 PCU unit where Luis became my nurse. I couldn’t have been more thankful to have been in his care while going through very difficult circumstances. He showed me the utmost compassion and care every day that I was under his care, even when he was busy with other patients, he always took great care of me. He made me feel well taken care of, was very professional and always checked in with me to make sure that I understood what was going on or if I had questions, in every aspect of my care (the blood clots, the pregnancy, the cancer discussions and what the medications being administered were for). Not only did he show compassion to myself, as his patient, but he also showed compassion and care to my family. He made us feel like he truly cares for the wellbeing of his patients and their families. Me and my family are deeply appreciative of his care and for having such a kindhearted nurse during this difficult time. He exemplifies the kind of nurse we believe every person/family going through difficult situations/hospital visits should have.