DAISY Award Winner: Larissa Iurco
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- Last Updated: 8/19/2025
A nurse at Parkwest Medical Center recently received The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the “superhuman” efforts nurses give every day.
Congratulations to Larissa Iurco, a nurse in our Float Pool. A patient’s wife nominated Larissa for the compassion and kindness she demonstrated during the patient’s hospital stay.
Larissa’s Nomination
“During a very difficult and uncertain time for our family, my husband and I had the privilege of being cared for by Larissa. We are from Iowa and when my husband became ill, we felt very overwhelmed and anxious being so far from home, in a hospital we’re not familiar with, but Larissa became a steady and reassuring presence.
Her calming demeanor, compassion and empathy stood out immediately. From the moment she introduced herself as our nurse for the evening and proceeded with her nursing interventions, I realized she she knew what she was doing. She took the time to listen to us and to truly understand our concerns.
What impressed us most was her willingness to go the extra mile checking in with us frequently, not just when she had to come into the room for interventions. She even called the doctor in the middle of the night and conferred with pharmacy to make sure our urgent med was ordered. That kind of dedication and advocacy is rare, and we are so grateful for it.
She heard it was my birthday and brought me a candy bar and ginger ale as a treat to help me calm down. Larissa embodies everything a nurse should be competent, compassionate, and committed. We feel very fortunate that she was part of our care team during such a vulnerable time.” Nominated by: Linda, Patient’s Wife
More About the DAISY Award
The DAISY Award was established in 1999 by the family of a patient who had received extraordinary care and compassion from his nurses during his final days. Patients, families, and colleagues can nominate nurses for The DAISY Award. To nominate a nurse today, visit www.TreatedWell.com/DAISY.
