Four Pipeline Health nurses were honored in May with the prestigious DAISY Award recognizing their deep caring and compassion for the patients they serve. The following information describes each winner along with comments from the nominations received.
Community Hospital of Huntington Park: Janet Chi, RN
Janet Chi, RN, Med Surg/Telemetry Department, was recognized May 6 following nominations from four patients. She was hired as a patient care tech in November 2021, passed her RN license, and was hired as a new grad in March 2022. Chi was nominated by three patients and one patient’s family member.
“To Janet, my most sincere gratitude for being an excellent and compassionate nurse. More than caring for the health of patients, in this case, me, she cares for emotional well-being. I believe the world needs more nurses like Janet, who at all times, regardless of possible fatigue or stress, is always kind, patient, and helpful. I think the work of a nurse is important for the well-being and recovery of patients; these days I have been here, I feel that Janet is part of my family because of how kind and respectful she is. Thank you, Janet. God bless you.”
“Janet has been the world to me while I’ve been here. So helpful to my mind and spirit in a helping and healing way as all nurses should be. Any time I needed Janet she was and has been there for me. Janet deserves to have 10 stars plus reward of the year. Janet is a stellar nurse for sure. Thanks for letting Janet be my “angel” nurse.”
“Thank you for taking care of my grandma. She says you’re very sweet. Keep up the good work.”
“I was well taken care of by Janet, RN. If I ever wanted a personal nurse at home, I would like to be cared for by Janet. So very understanding on relating information to me and well versed on how to handle patients, making me feel so very human explaining all. Regarding medical issues and meds, why I’m taking a certain medicine speaks well to family members to make sure they also understand.”
Coast Plaza Hospital: Mi Han, RN
Mi Han, RN, is a house supervisor who was nominated by a telemetry nurse co-worker. She came to work at Coast Plaza Hospital in March 2016.
“Mimi is a ‘hands on’ supervisor. She never hesitates to help with anything, no task is too small or too big. I have seen her cleaning patients, feeding patients, talking to patients. She helps during codes. She is an example of what a great nurse should be!! I do not hesitate to come in to help when she calls because I know she will help. Mimi is also a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to share her knowledge with her colleagues.”
Memorial Hospital of Gardena: Miguel Fuentes, RN
Miguel Fuentes, RN, works the midshift in the Emergency Department. He was nominated by his supervisor who is the hospital’s director of emergency services.
“Miguel Fuentes has been employed with us since 2017. He works in the Emergency Department and is known by all of us to be a kind and gentle soul. Miguel is consistently (almost weekly) acknowledged by the patients he cares for as being patient, kind, and an excellent nurse. Many of our patients share that he is detailed and explains their plan of care and that they never feel he is rushing them out the door. Miguel is a team player, and he never complains. He accepts any assignment and/or task he is given knowing that it will benefit the ED. He is well liked by the ED physicians and staff and always goes above and beyond to make sure our patients feel cared for.”
East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital: Sinoun Hem, RN
Sinoun Hem, RN, was nominated by a patient who received care in what unit/department. The patient shared that she came to the hospital in severe emotional distress—feeling heart pain, depressed, and deeply alone. She was crying when Hem entered the room, introduced herself warmly, and asked how she could help. The patient shared her problem and described how, simply by listening and showing genuine empathy, the nurse made her feel cared for, comforted, and no longer alone.
“Her empathy was so profound and genuine. She made me feel loved and welcome—like I mattered. She listened with compassion and gave me the support I needed at one of the hardest times in my life. We need more people like her who make us feel like more than just patients—we’re human beings who matter.”
5.14.2025