Cole Childers
May 2026
Cole
Childers
,
BSN, RN
ICU
Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton
,
GA
United States
It may have felt like “just doing his job” to him — as I believe this reflects his genuine character — but to us, it meant the world.
Nomination 1:
I would like to nominate Cole Childers, from the ICU, for the DAISY Award.
In late November, my father (“Pop”) was admitted to TRMC’s ICU department following a long and exhausting medical journey, including a two-week stay in another facility. While that facility is known for advanced medical capabilities, it missed a couple of critical components: communication and kindness. My father was physically and emotionally tired, and “done” with hospitals. My mother was understandably overwhelmed after weeks of uncertainty and stress.
During Pop’s ICU stay, Cole made an extraordinary difference. He took the time not only to ensure Pop’s comfort, but also to care for Mama — checking on her wellbeing frequently and explaining updates clearly and compassionately. When families were required to leave the unit from 6–8, he would go to the waiting area to find my mother and update her on Pop’s dialysis and what to expect next. He even took moments to pray with her — something that gave our family, especially Mama, profound peace during a frightening and painful time.
Sadly, Pop passed away. While we were navigating the heartbreak of losing a husband and father after more than 50 years, Cole helped make an unbearable week just a little easier. It may have felt like “just doing his job” to him — as I believe this reflects his genuine character — but to us, it meant the world. Cole’s kindness, empathy, and sincere care were not small gestures; they meant a great deal during grief.
For his exceptional compassion, communication, and dedication to both patient and family, I sincerely and wholeheartedly nominate Cole Childers for the DAISY Award.
Nomination 2:
Cole was everything you would want in a nurse: efficient, competent, knowledgeable, but also compassionate. When helping the practitioner insert a feeding tube, he spoke kindly and honestly to my mother about the process and calmed her during it. He answered all my endless questions about her vitals, procedures, and comfort.
I don’t think I expected such a level of knowledge and such compassion. He clearly cared about my mother as a person, not just a patient; our family is deeply grateful for his care.
I would like to nominate Cole Childers, from the ICU, for the DAISY Award.
In late November, my father (“Pop”) was admitted to TRMC’s ICU department following a long and exhausting medical journey, including a two-week stay in another facility. While that facility is known for advanced medical capabilities, it missed a couple of critical components: communication and kindness. My father was physically and emotionally tired, and “done” with hospitals. My mother was understandably overwhelmed after weeks of uncertainty and stress.
During Pop’s ICU stay, Cole made an extraordinary difference. He took the time not only to ensure Pop’s comfort, but also to care for Mama — checking on her wellbeing frequently and explaining updates clearly and compassionately. When families were required to leave the unit from 6–8, he would go to the waiting area to find my mother and update her on Pop’s dialysis and what to expect next. He even took moments to pray with her — something that gave our family, especially Mama, profound peace during a frightening and painful time.
Sadly, Pop passed away. While we were navigating the heartbreak of losing a husband and father after more than 50 years, Cole helped make an unbearable week just a little easier. It may have felt like “just doing his job” to him — as I believe this reflects his genuine character — but to us, it meant the world. Cole’s kindness, empathy, and sincere care were not small gestures; they meant a great deal during grief.
For his exceptional compassion, communication, and dedication to both patient and family, I sincerely and wholeheartedly nominate Cole Childers for the DAISY Award.
Nomination 2:
Cole was everything you would want in a nurse: efficient, competent, knowledgeable, but also compassionate. When helping the practitioner insert a feeding tube, he spoke kindly and honestly to my mother about the process and calmed her during it. He answered all my endless questions about her vitals, procedures, and comfort.
I don’t think I expected such a level of knowledge and such compassion. He clearly cared about my mother as a person, not just a patient; our family is deeply grateful for his care.