I not only have had the pleasure of working with Regina for many years, but she also took care of my husband while he was in the hospital for several days. Regina not only cared for my husband, but she cared for me as well. I have worked for our organization for almost 18 years and she is by far one of the great nurses I have had the pleasure of working with. She cared for my husband just as she would have cared for her own family member. The first morning he was transferred to CVU we had Regina as a nurse. It was a very scary morning for my husband, myself and my children but the calming and loving effect she had was exceptional. My husband was very sick and she stayed over that morning helping to get him settled after a rapid response had been called on him. She made sure before she left that his needs were met.
Wow, what a dedicated individual. He commented several times about how she was his buddy and that CVU was lucky to have her as part of their team. I could not agree more. The night my husband was discharged, Regina wheeled him out to my car and when he stood to get in she gave him a big hug and both of them cried like babies. He was so thankful to her for being his nurse for five nights in a row. She really made a huge impression on him and he is still talking about her and asking how she is. When he got in the car he looked at me and said, "You work for a great place and there are some incredible people that work there." This is so true, from the bottom of my heart I will forever be grateful to Regina for the care that she gave to my husband and my family.
Note: This is Regina's 2nd DAISY Award!