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 

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August 2026 DAISY Award Recipient

Lidia Maldonado, Critical Care

 

DAISY Award – August 2026

Lidia Maldonado, RN, Critical Care

Lidia is a critical care nurse with 15 years of experience at San Antonio Regional Hospital.. She consistently puts her patients’ needs first, delivering care with empathy and dignity, while making sound, timely clinical decisions in high-stakes situations. Recently, Lidia was instrumental in facilitating an organ donation for a family whose loved one passed away in the Emergency Department and wished to be a donor. The case occurred over a holiday weekend and became urgent, requiring coordination between One Legacy and multiple departments to support the donation process. When challenges arose, Lidia became a strong advocate for the family and worked tirelessly to bring all the necessary pieces together. Her dedication, responsiveness, and commitment to supporting this case were exceptional. Because of her persistence and leadership, this donation opportunity may not have been possible. ”  Congratulations, Lidia!

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August DAISY Award

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August DAISY Nominees

(listed in random order, some not present)
Alisa Licon – Tele Citrus 2nd Flr West 
Alyssa Voon – Tele-Observation Unit 
Annette Santamaria– Med Surg Vineyard Surg 
Ashley Manantan – Med Surg Vineyard Surg 
Brandon Rogan – SICU 
Chloe Montiho – NICU 
Christina Menard – Tele Citrus 3rd Flr 
Daisy Michel – ED 
Deborah Menard – Case Management 
Heather Martin – L&D 
Jamin “Jasmin” Fox – ICU
Jaswinder “Jas” Kang – DaVita 
Jennylyn De Guzman – Tele 3 South 
Jessica Garcia – NICU 
Kathleen “Kathy” Bentson – ICU 
Kayla Deeds – Med Surg Vineyard Surg 
Kelsey Simpson – Emergency Department 
Kerra Lopez – Tele Citrus 3rd Flr 
Kristen Purper – L&D 
Lidia Maldonado – CCU 
Makayla Marquez – Tele Citrus 2nd Flr West 
Narlin Cruz – Tele Citrus 3rd Flr 
Sigrid Cadwell – Obstetrics 
Stephanie Hernandez – Tele Vineyard 

 


2026 Winners

August: Lidia Maldonado, RN , Critical Care

July: Julian Mangilit, RN, Radiology

June: Melinda Johnson, RN, 2 DOU East

May: Adela Robles, RN, Tele Citrus 2nd Floor West

April: Jonathan Whidden, RN, Intensive Care Unit

March: Ellen Seanoa, RN, Telemetry/Observation Unit

February: Elissa Etcu, RN, CCU

January: Tyler Watson, RN, 4th Vineyard Med/Surg Oncology

2025 Winners

December: Allyssa Tucker, RN, Labor & Delivery

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