Jared Behrens
May 2026
Jared
Behrens
,
RN
Chippenham Hospital
Richmond
,
VA
United States
Because of him, I felt my mother was truly safe and cared for.
I am honored to nominate this nurse for the DAISY Award for the extraordinary care, compassion, and professionalism he showed while caring for my mother following her emergency open-heart surgery. For 4 days, he served as her one-to-one nurse during one of the most frightening and uncertain times of our lives, and the level of care he provided truly exceeded every expectation.
To fully understand the impact that he had on our family, it is important to know that I came into this experience carrying deep fear and anxiety about Chippenham Hospital. I previously lost my second mother as well as my aunt and uncle while they were under care here. The thought of my own mother undergoing such a major procedure at this hospital terrified me. I honestly feared I might never see her again.
From the moment this nurse began caring for my mother. He brought a sense of calm into an emotionally overwhelming situation. He was attentive, respectful, knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate in every interaction. Although he was initially quiet and reserved once I began asking questions- many questions- he never once made me feel like a burden. Instead, he patiently answered every single concern I had with remarkable knowledge and understanding. What impressed me most was not only that he knew the answers, but that he took the time to explain the scientific reasoning behind them in a way that helped me understand what was happening with my mother’s care.
His calm demeanor never changed, even during difficult moments. When my brother arrived, frightened and emotional, he remained composed, caring, and professional. He treated our family with grace and understanding during a time when emotions were high, and fear was overwhelming us all.
Nursing is more than administering medications or monitoring vitals. It is also about providing comfort and reassurance when patients and families need it most. This nurse did exactly that. He gave me peace of mind during one of the darkest and most uncertain moments of my life. Because of him, I felt my mother was truly safe and cared for.
This nurse embodies everything that the DAISY Award represents- extraordinary clinical skill, compassion, patience, professionalism, and heartfelt human connection. He not only cared for my mother. He cared for our entire family emotionally through a traumatic experience. I will never forget the comfort he provided us, and I am deeply grateful for everything he did.
To fully understand the impact that he had on our family, it is important to know that I came into this experience carrying deep fear and anxiety about Chippenham Hospital. I previously lost my second mother as well as my aunt and uncle while they were under care here. The thought of my own mother undergoing such a major procedure at this hospital terrified me. I honestly feared I might never see her again.
From the moment this nurse began caring for my mother. He brought a sense of calm into an emotionally overwhelming situation. He was attentive, respectful, knowledgeable, and genuinely compassionate in every interaction. Although he was initially quiet and reserved once I began asking questions- many questions- he never once made me feel like a burden. Instead, he patiently answered every single concern I had with remarkable knowledge and understanding. What impressed me most was not only that he knew the answers, but that he took the time to explain the scientific reasoning behind them in a way that helped me understand what was happening with my mother’s care.
His calm demeanor never changed, even during difficult moments. When my brother arrived, frightened and emotional, he remained composed, caring, and professional. He treated our family with grace and understanding during a time when emotions were high, and fear was overwhelming us all.
Nursing is more than administering medications or monitoring vitals. It is also about providing comfort and reassurance when patients and families need it most. This nurse did exactly that. He gave me peace of mind during one of the darkest and most uncertain moments of my life. Because of him, I felt my mother was truly safe and cared for.
This nurse embodies everything that the DAISY Award represents- extraordinary clinical skill, compassion, patience, professionalism, and heartfelt human connection. He not only cared for my mother. He cared for our entire family emotionally through a traumatic experience. I will never forget the comfort he provided us, and I am deeply grateful for everything he did.