I would like to nominate Scott Stevens for the DAISY in Training Award. When I think of this award, I see Scott 's hand being squeezed by his patient who won't let go.
The patient had just given birth. Everything was fine until the baby was delivered and would not breathe on her own. The staff nurses called a Code Blue, and the NICU team rushed in. The father of the baby was eventually invited to the radiant heat warmer to watch the nurses continue to assess the baby who was then breathing on her own. All the while, Scott stood at his patient's side and let her squeeze his hand, clinging to him with all her might.
As the nursing instructor, I like students to seize every learning opportunity they can. When I quietly asked Scott if he would like to watch what the NICU team was doing, he simply directed his gaze to his hand being grasped by his patient. No other words needed to be said. By that simple gesture, Scott demonstrated that his priority was his patient. She needed him and he would be there for her as long as she needed him.
Within minutes, the NICU team had the baby breathing on her own. Everyone in the room could relax a little. The father of the baby stayed at the radiant heat warmer until the baby was allowed to be brought to the mother. Until that time, Scott stayed with his patient, supporting her and putting her needs first. By this example, one can see that Scott provides compassionate care. He makes a connection with his patients and their families. He advocates for his patients and routinely demonstrates the core values of our school.