May 2026
Regis
Scoubart
,
RN
SH: Perianesthesia
Loma Linda University Surgical Hospital
Redlands
,
CA
United States
Regis didn’t just complete a task—he saw me as a person. He made me feel safe, valued, and cared for at a time when I felt vulnerable and terrified.
Regis is a rare nurse who combines flawless skill with unforgettable compassion and is an extraordinary nurse who deserves recognition beyond words.”
I would like to recognize Regis, my surgical prep nurse at Loma Linda Surgical Hospital, because he went above and beyond in every way—through skill, compassion, patience, and extraordinary bedside manner.
I arrived at 5:15 AM because my surgery was scheduled to be one of the first. I was preparing for surgery to remove an 11 cm cyst from my left kidney. I have rolling veins, and my anxiety was through the roof due to previous traumatic IV experiences, including an anesthesiologist using ultrasound guidance that was still extremely painful and unsuccessful, requiring repeated attempts.
I was terrified and asked Regis for anxiety medication before the IV even began. Instead of brushing me off, Regis calmly reassured me. He told me he had been doing this for a long time and asked me to give him a chance to help.
He wrapped my left arm in several blankets, and even though I tried as hard as I could to stay calm, my fear was overwhelming. Still, Regis treated me with such respect and kindness that I trusted him and wanted to work with him.
He gently coached me through it and asked me to start squeezing my right hand. I assumed we were switching arms, and he told me no—he was simply trying to distract me and help manage my anxiety. That small act of awareness meant everything.
I asked him to give me a three-count before he started, and I tensed up like I always do, expecting pain and difficulty. I closed my eyes—because I can never look.
Then, suddenly, Regis said, “The needle is out—I just need to tape everything up.” I couldn’t believe it. It was done—successfully, quickly, and with care. I immediately began to cry and thank him because I was stunned by how smoothly and gently he handled something that had caused me so much fear and stress in the past.
But what happened next is what I will never forget: Regis took two of my fingers between two of his and prayed for me. I cried even harder. That moment of compassion and emotional support was so meaningful and so rare.
Regis didn’t just complete a task—he saw me as a person. He made me feel safe, valued, and cared for at a time when I felt vulnerable and terrified.
Regis is truly a diamond in the rough. Loma Linda is fortunate to have him, and I sincerely believe they should clone him—because nurses like him are one of a kind. He sparkles and shines, and I will never forget his kindness. He embodies everything the DAISY Award represents.
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This is Regis' 2nd DAISY Award!
I would like to recognize Regis, my surgical prep nurse at Loma Linda Surgical Hospital, because he went above and beyond in every way—through skill, compassion, patience, and extraordinary bedside manner.
I arrived at 5:15 AM because my surgery was scheduled to be one of the first. I was preparing for surgery to remove an 11 cm cyst from my left kidney. I have rolling veins, and my anxiety was through the roof due to previous traumatic IV experiences, including an anesthesiologist using ultrasound guidance that was still extremely painful and unsuccessful, requiring repeated attempts.
I was terrified and asked Regis for anxiety medication before the IV even began. Instead of brushing me off, Regis calmly reassured me. He told me he had been doing this for a long time and asked me to give him a chance to help.
He wrapped my left arm in several blankets, and even though I tried as hard as I could to stay calm, my fear was overwhelming. Still, Regis treated me with such respect and kindness that I trusted him and wanted to work with him.
He gently coached me through it and asked me to start squeezing my right hand. I assumed we were switching arms, and he told me no—he was simply trying to distract me and help manage my anxiety. That small act of awareness meant everything.
I asked him to give me a three-count before he started, and I tensed up like I always do, expecting pain and difficulty. I closed my eyes—because I can never look.
Then, suddenly, Regis said, “The needle is out—I just need to tape everything up.” I couldn’t believe it. It was done—successfully, quickly, and with care. I immediately began to cry and thank him because I was stunned by how smoothly and gently he handled something that had caused me so much fear and stress in the past.
But what happened next is what I will never forget: Regis took two of my fingers between two of his and prayed for me. I cried even harder. That moment of compassion and emotional support was so meaningful and so rare.
Regis didn’t just complete a task—he saw me as a person. He made me feel safe, valued, and cared for at a time when I felt vulnerable and terrified.
Regis is truly a diamond in the rough. Loma Linda is fortunate to have him, and I sincerely believe they should clone him—because nurses like him are one of a kind. He sparkles and shines, and I will never forget his kindness. He embodies everything the DAISY Award represents.
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This is Regis' 2nd DAISY Award!