David Cariker, RN

Donna Jenik nominates David Cariker, lead hospice nurse, for the care he gave her mother, Geraldine Carter, from June until her passing in October 2025. David called during each visit to update the family on Geraldine's health, held her hand as she talked through difficult topics, and helped her spend her final days at home as she wished. In her last 24 hours, he accurately walked the family through what to expect, and after she passed he called Donna personally to share fond memories of her mother. Donna says David and the hospice team brought comfort, dignity, and peace to their family's journey.

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