Honoring Excellence: Denise Carillo, RN, Receives the DAISY Award at West Texas VA Health Care System
At the West Texas VA Health Care System, we are privileged to work alongside exceptional nurses who embody compassion, dedication, and excellence in patient care.
Today, we are proud to honor one such outstanding individual: Denise Carillo, RN, the recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award.
Since joining the Community Living Center (CLC) in June 2024, Denise has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our West Texas Veterans. The CLC serves as a long-term care facility, ensuring that our nation's heroes receive the respect, dignity, and quality care they deserve. Denise has quickly become an integral part of this mission, setting a standard of nursing excellence that inspires her colleagues and positively impacts the lives of her patients.
Denise is the nurse you can always rely on to get the job done. She approaches each shift with a sense of responsibility and compassion, never hesitating to take on additional roles or challenges to support her team and patients. Her dedication is evident in the way she seamlessly wears many hats, all while maintaining her focus on providing the best possible care. Regardless of the circumstances, she steps up without hesitation, always striving to ensure the well-being of those under her care.
What sets Denise apart is her ability to apply her vast nursing knowledge to tailor individualized care for each Veteran. She is a problem-solver who thinks on her feet, ensuring that no challenge goes unanswered. Her clinical expertise, combined with her compassionate approach, makes her the type of nurse that anyone would trust to care for their own loved ones.
Beyond her clinical skills, Denise serves as a role model for her peers. She leads by example, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism and patient advocacy. Her influence extends beyond her daily duties, inspiring co-workers and future nurses to uphold the same level of dedication and excellence.
The DAISY Award is a national recognition given to nurses who go above and beyond in their field, and Denise is more than deserving of this honor. Her compassion, intelligence, and steadfast commitment to our Veterans truly embody what it means to be an extraordinary nurse.
Please join us in congratulating Denise Carillo, RN, on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you, Denise, for your outstanding service and for being a shining example of excellence in nursing at the West Texas VA Health Care System.