Daisy Award

Julian has 16 years of dedicated nursing service to San Antonio.  In 2019, he became a PICC nurse, specially trained to place and care for PICC lines (peripherally inserted central catheters).  In fact, he was one of the pioneering nurses who helped establish San Antonio’s PICC program, contributing to the growth and success of this specialized service.  Julian is passionate about providing exceptional patient care while continuing to support innovation and excellence in nursing.  That commitment recently earned Julian recognition from a grateful patient who shared:  “Julian placed my PICC line on two separate occasions.  He demonstrated a level of professionalism, communication, and patient-centered care that deserves recognition.  What stood out most was his ability to keep me informed and at ease throughout the procedure.  What could have been an anxiety-producing experience became one that was tolerable and reassuring.  Technical skill is essential in healthcare, but communication and empathy are equally important.  Julian demonstrated all three.  He treated me not simply as a procedure, but as a person.”  Well done, Julian!