Daisy Award

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The DAISY Award is an international recognition program honoring extraordinary Registered Nurses who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to provide compassionate patient care through exceptional clinical expertise.


 

Nomination Process:

If you would like to nominate an exceptional registered nurse for the DAISY Award, please submit your nomination digitally by clicking here to our online form. When you are finished, press "submit" and it will be emailed to the selection committee. If you would like to submit a paper form, click on the link below to download the PDF form. Please submit all nominations by the 15th of each month to be considered for the current month's award.

Mail or drop off paper form submissions to:

San Antonio Regional Hospital
Attn: Human Resources Department
999 San Bernardino Road, 
Upland, California 91786 

To download the .pdf version of the DAISY Award nomination form, please click here.

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November 2025 DAISY Award Recipient

Danielle Pinto RN DAISY 11-25

 

Danielle Pinto, RN - Med/Surg Vineyard Tower – Oncology
DAISY Award – November 2025

Danielle joined San Antonio’s Oncology unit less than a year ago, bringing with her more than 16 years of nursing experience. In that short time, we’ve already seen the hard work, skill, and compassion she brings to her patients each day. She was nominated by a family member whose grandmother was under her care and shared: “From the moment Danielle began caring for my grandmother, she demonstrated a level of compassion and attentiveness that truly stood out. She went above and beyond her duties—not only ensuring my grandmother’s medical needs were met, but also providing comfort, reassurance, and genuine kindness. It was clear that Danielle treats every patient with dignity and empathy, exemplifying what it means to deliver patient-centered care. She represents the very best of your care team.”

Congratulations, Danielle!


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November DAISY Nominees


2025 Winners

November: Danielle Pinto, RN, Med/Surg Vineyard Tower – Oncology

October: Delaine Flores, RN, 3rd Floor Vineyard Tower DOU Telemetry

September: Allison Pineda, RN, BSN, Labor & Delivery

August: Delaram Heshmatifar, RN, SICU

July: McKennah Caldera, RN, Direct Observation Unit (DOU) 2 West

June: Jared Brito, RN, BSN, Telemetry

May: Alyssa Tome, RN, BSN, SICU

April: Mariah Cammack, RN, ICU

March: Brenda Mafnas, RN, Surgery Department

February: Guadalupe “Lupe” Pesantez, RN, 4th Vineyard Tower Surgical/Oncology

January: Christopher Daliva, RN, 2nd DOU - Citrus West

2024 Winners

December: Mary Pilapil, RN, 2nd DOU - Citrus West

November: Ishlah Sanusi, RN, Cardiac Care Unit

October: Alec Cardena, RN, 4th Floor Surgical Oncology

September: Jaysn Serrano, RN, Outpatient Observation Unit

August: Rocio Ford, RN, 3rd Floor Direct Observation Unit

July: Azucena “Suzy” Campos, RN, 4th Floor, Surgical/Oncology

June: Patricia Normis, RN, Maternity Department

May: Nathali Canedo, RN, Emergency Department

April: Jessica Nicolle, RN, Ambulatory Care Unit

March: Veronica Ramirez, RN, 2nd DOU East

February: Jonette Lomibao, RN, 2nd DOU East

January: Deborah (Debi) Edwards, RN, Critical Care Unit