Tripler Army Medical Center  –   Congratulations to Christy Leclair, Tripler Army Medical Center's most recent Daisy Award recipient!

Christy, a labor and delivery nurse was nominated for the award by a mother who delivered her first baby. She wrote that "Nurse Christy" went above and beyond in her role as my nurse during my labor and delivery. She deserves recognition, and my deepest appreciation. Col. Rosemary Baugh, TAMC's chief administrator officer, presented the award on Aug 13. 

The nominator wrote the following:

"On May 7, 2025 I delivered my first baby and had the privilege of Christy being my nurse. From the beginning when she got me from the waiting room, she was excellent. She talked with me through my goals and wishes for my labor and birth upon my arrival to the room which made me feel honored in my care. While I didn’t have many wishes, she asked me if I’d like a midwife only or help from the OB residents. This was courteous of her to ask, as I know she didn’t necessarily have to ask that, and she advocated for me in my desire to have a midwife only birth.
 
Christy was never rushed or pushy, she was gentle and incredibly encouraging and supportive. In fact, she made me feel like a champ, cheering me on every step of the way in my labor and delivery. Her support made me feel empowered, which was the BEST feeling especially since this was my first time giving birth and also first time as a patient in the hospital.
 
Having her as my nurse made me feel safe and at ease. Christy talked up the other employees such as the CRNA (Cathy I think was her name) who did my epidural. Her talking up the other employees also provided confidence that I was in great hands and that assurance was awesome to both myself and my husband. After I had my baby and was Face-Timing my family, she quickly said to them how amazing I did and how proud she was of me! She seriously made me feel like a million bucks.
 
I cannot thank her enough, I am a nurse myself and understand the busyness and stress work can provide, but she made me feel like the only patient on the floor. I am lucky to have had Christy as my nurse and I had such a positive birth experience! Thank you Christy for everything!”