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Posted On: October 14th 2026, 09:13 pm
“She has advocated for our son, educated us as parents and provided immense comfort during the most emotional chapter of our lives.
These are the words of a parent whose newborn was cared for by Linzy, a nurse in MHMMC Portland’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Linzy’s support of the family has earned her a DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The nomination shares how her attentiveness and advocacy allowed the child to make rapid progress toward recovery:
“Linzy noticed that our son was looking pale, less active, and ‘just not himself.’ Thanks to her quick action, he received a timely blood transfusion and close monitoring. Shortly after, he was right back to his regular, spunky self. A week later, he became a candidate to trial less invasive breathing apparatuses — a milestone that was also a direct result of Linzy fiercely advocating for his progression and care.
Linzy has been a steady source of support throughout our son’s journey, constantly checking in on him as well as on my husband and me. She always makes us feel seen.
The entire staff at the Barbara Bush Children's NICU have made all the difference in our child's first weeks of life, and we will be forever grateful to the whole team. However, Linzy has truly gone above and beyond.”
The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses was created to recognize and honor the compassionate care nurses provide every day to the patients they serve. It is celebrated in over 5,400 healthcare facilities and nursing schools in 34 countries.
Congratulations, Linzy!
These are the words of a parent whose newborn was cared for by Linzy, a nurse in MHMMC Portland’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Linzy’s support of the family has earned her a DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The nomination shares how her attentiveness and advocacy allowed the child to make rapid progress toward recovery:
“Linzy noticed that our son was looking pale, less active, and ‘just not himself.’ Thanks to her quick action, he received a timely blood transfusion and close monitoring. Shortly after, he was right back to his regular, spunky self. A week later, he became a candidate to trial less invasive breathing apparatuses — a milestone that was also a direct result of Linzy fiercely advocating for his progression and care.
Linzy has been a steady source of support throughout our son’s journey, constantly checking in on him as well as on my husband and me. She always makes us feel seen.
The entire staff at the Barbara Bush Children's NICU have made all the difference in our child's first weeks of life, and we will be forever grateful to the whole team. However, Linzy has truly gone above and beyond.”
The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses was created to recognize and honor the compassionate care nurses provide every day to the patients they serve. It is celebrated in over 5,400 healthcare facilities and nursing schools in 34 countries.
Congratulations, Linzy!
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