The Gold Standard of Nursing Excellence
Welcome to the LA General Medical Center Nursing Page, where we celebrate the outstanding achievements and programs that make our nursing team exceptional. We are dedicated to providing world class and compassionate care to our patients and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. Below, you will find information about the various programs and awards that recognize the hard work and dedication of our nurses.
DAISY Award
Since 2014, LA General Medical Center has proudly partnered with the DAISY Foundation to honor our Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award acknowledges the compassionate care provided by our nurses and reinforces behaviors that align with our nursing philosophy, vision, and values. This prestigious award has a profound impact on both our nurses and the organization as a whole, enhancing job satisfaction, retention, teamwork, pride, organizational culture, and the overall health work environment. Each month, we express our gratitude and appreciation to our nurses by presenting them with this special honor.
DAISY Nurse Leader Award
The DAISY Nurse Leader award is to honor and recognize special leaders who create the work environment that allows for compassionate care to thrive and where direct care nurses deliver the quality of care that DAISY celebrates.
LA General’s 2025 Honoree!
Ria Sangalang, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Assistant Nursing Director, Administration
“Ria is not just a leader but is the architect of our nursing excellence. Her name is synonymous with the Magnet journey that has elevated LA General. For years, she tirelessly dedicated herself to building our Shared Governance structure from the ground up, a colossal undertaking that has transformed our culture. She was the driving force behind launching the various Unit-Based Practice Councils and Central Councils, creating a framework where every nurse has a voice…Her contributions have created a legacy that will benefit our patients and our nursing community for years to come.”
DAISY Team Award
The DAISY team award is designed to honor collaboration by 2 or more people, led by a nurse, who identify and meet patient and/or family needs by going above and beyond the traditional role of Nursing. We recognize that an idea to achieve a better patient and family outcomes may start with one individual, but it often takes an entire team to implement it successfully. Nursing together with the rest of the healthcare team work closely together to provide world class care to our patients and their families.
2025 DAISY Team Honoree!
Nursing Education Department
Debra Hunt, NDE
Grace Chacon, ANDA
Alirio Olmedo, NI
Stephanie Capps, SNI
Cara Wyatt, RN
Doris Roldan, RN
Marie Cantorna, RN
Corman Gregorio, RN
Reina Otero-Cid, RN
Maybeth Francone, SNI
Yvette Armenta, RN
Ashley Perez, SC
Desiree Narvaez, Secretary
Grace Alejandria, NI
Marcelo Astudillo, RN
Teiko Paschal, CI
Roche Arline, RN III
Brian Escuadro, RN II
Jenny Greaves, RN II
Katrina Karapetian, RN II
Marco Barrera Zuniga, RN II
Katrina Karapetian, RN II
Marco Barrera Zuniga, RN II
DAISY Nurse Educator
The DAISY Nurse Educator Award is to honor clinical educators, nursing professional development (NPD) Practitioners, Mentors, and Preceptors for their pivotal role in shaping the nursing workforce and setting an example for future nurses. Society relies on these educators to impart the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for nurses to provide compassionate and complex care. And as such, they deserve to be recognized for their exceptional contributions.
2025 DAISY Nurse Educator Honoree!
Susan Denunzio
Senior Nursing Instructor
“For over 20 years, Susan has been the guiding light for countless nurses entering the challenging world of emergency care. Through her thoughtful and structured training programs, she has not only equipped nurses wit the technical knowledge they need, but also instilled he confidence and critical thinking skills essential to thrive in such a high-stakes environment. Her talent for transforming complex clinical concepts into approachable, hands-on learning experiences has profoundly impacted every nurse she has mentored.”
Shining Star Award
The Shining Star Award recognizes the exceptional members of our nursing team who consistently demonstrate STAR quality in their service to patients, families, and colleagues. Employees who shine for the benefit of others exhibit sincerity, supportiveness, trustworthiness, team player mentality, adaptability, patient advocacy, and a sense of responsibility and respect. We celebrate and applaud their commitment to excellence.
