June 2026 Honoree
Rynesha Benton, BSN, RN
My husband was seen in the ER a few days after having gallbladder surgery. He presented with excruciating pain, vomiting, and chills. I was so scared because he had just had surgery, so I was worried that something was very wrong, like infection or sepsis.
Rynesha quickly got my husband's in even though he's a hard stick and was able to get it on the first try. Rynesha was so compassionate in our time of need.
We had already been through so much before having his gallbladder out; we weren't sure what the problem was. My husband had been throwing up and having pain for several months, so as you can imagine, as his wife, I was extremely worried.
Rynesha exhibited compassionate care and clinical expertise, going above and beyond. She even hugged me when I was crying, which I have never ever had a nurse do before. It makes me so happy to know that there are still nurses out there who truly care.
Rynesha quickly got my husband's in even though he's a hard stick and was able to get it on the first try. Rynesha was so compassionate in our time of need.
We had already been through so much before having his gallbladder out; we weren't sure what the problem was. My husband had been throwing up and having pain for several months, so as you can imagine, as his wife, I was extremely worried.
Rynesha exhibited compassionate care and clinical expertise, going above and beyond. She even hugged me when I was crying, which I have never ever had a nurse do before. It makes me so happy to know that there are still nurses out there who truly care.
Thank you, Rynesha, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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