November 2023 Honoree
Rui Luken, BSN, RN
I was born with multiple GI issues. I have a pseudo-obstruction disorder and other issues that cause me to be in pain. Since 2023, I have been, and as of writing this, I am still in the hospital. If you’re wondering why I’m informing you of this, it is because I have been around the block and dealt with stuff that no child should go through, but I can’t do much about it. So as I sit here dealing with my issues, I have met and gotten to know a nurse named Rui.
The way I dealt with everything was depression, but every time I had Rui, I could always say she genuinely made me want to feel better. I felt like I could connect with her on a genuine level rather than anything else because she was so friendly and really put effort into making me feel at home. I know a lot of nurses on floor 20 due to my prolonged visits to hospitals, and I can genuinely agree that Rui embodies what this hospital stands for, which is getting better. Not only has she done a tremendous amount of work towards my care, but she also took the genuine time to relate to me one-on-one and show me she really does care.
One night I was in a lot of pain and just really sick of it, and rather than her being neglectful or not caring, which she could have been, she took the time to play a game with me on the Wii, and it genuinely was a lot of fun. Rui is the embodiment of what this award is for; she truly is a one-of-a-million type of nurse and has been sensational in making me happy and just helping with my care overall. After that night, Rui has become such a bright spot in my night, benefiting me in any way she could. I genuinely believe that Rui is a sensational person.
Every night she jokes and has a great time with me, which really proves how well she has been trained. She treats me so well, and I am forever grateful for her. Since Day 1 of meeting her, she has proven to be one of my most favorite nurses due to all the benefits she has given me in the times I needed them the most. There have been days when I was extremely depressed, and she came through for me, just being a human. She talks about shows with me and just treats me like a friend and like a human, not a patient or a case number.
I used to have a friend similar to Rui when I was in elementary school. I wish I was still with that friend, but I moved, got sicker, and had less socialization due to multiple hospital visits. So having someone in my corner who has done that much really does prove she is not just a story but a statement that anyone who comes into contact with her will be treated as a human, not someone who’s just a patient but a friend, and that is why I personally nominate her for the DAISY Award. Rui is an amazing nurse. She brings a smile to everyone’s face and has such an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate spirit. She makes difficult situations less stressful and provides a comforting ear to listen. She is full of life and brightens up the very darkness of days. She is an amazing nurse and an even better person.
The way I dealt with everything was depression, but every time I had Rui, I could always say she genuinely made me want to feel better. I felt like I could connect with her on a genuine level rather than anything else because she was so friendly and really put effort into making me feel at home. I know a lot of nurses on floor 20 due to my prolonged visits to hospitals, and I can genuinely agree that Rui embodies what this hospital stands for, which is getting better. Not only has she done a tremendous amount of work towards my care, but she also took the genuine time to relate to me one-on-one and show me she really does care.
One night I was in a lot of pain and just really sick of it, and rather than her being neglectful or not caring, which she could have been, she took the time to play a game with me on the Wii, and it genuinely was a lot of fun. Rui is the embodiment of what this award is for; she truly is a one-of-a-million type of nurse and has been sensational in making me happy and just helping with my care overall. After that night, Rui has become such a bright spot in my night, benefiting me in any way she could. I genuinely believe that Rui is a sensational person.
Every night she jokes and has a great time with me, which really proves how well she has been trained. She treats me so well, and I am forever grateful for her. Since Day 1 of meeting her, she has proven to be one of my most favorite nurses due to all the benefits she has given me in the times I needed them the most. There have been days when I was extremely depressed, and she came through for me, just being a human. She talks about shows with me and just treats me like a friend and like a human, not a patient or a case number.
I used to have a friend similar to Rui when I was in elementary school. I wish I was still with that friend, but I moved, got sicker, and had less socialization due to multiple hospital visits. So having someone in my corner who has done that much really does prove she is not just a story but a statement that anyone who comes into contact with her will be treated as a human, not someone who’s just a patient but a friend, and that is why I personally nominate her for the DAISY Award. Rui is an amazing nurse. She brings a smile to everyone’s face and has such an energetic, enthusiastic, and passionate spirit. She makes difficult situations less stressful and provides a comforting ear to listen. She is full of life and brightens up the very darkness of days. She is an amazing nurse and an even better person.
Thank you, Rui, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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