Joscelyn Sequeria, a registered nurse on the Williams Day Unit at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, received the DAISY Award for August 2025.
One nomination came from the mother of a patient she helped looked after during treatment for cancer, while the other came from a patient.
Both praised her care.
The trust said both nominations described the “compassionate support given and how they have been touched by her kindness.”
Jo Ward, interim chief nurse at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, surprised Ms Sequeria with the award at work on Friday, November 7.
She presented her with a DAISY Award certificate, a hand-carved Healer’s Touch sculpture from Zimbabwe, a pin badge, a copy of the full nomination, a gift bag and cinnamon rolls.
Ms Ward said: “To know that people going through cancer treatments, at what must be an extremely difficult time, have taken the time to submit these nominations for Joscelyn speaks volumes.
“She clearly puts not just her patients, but their support network too, at the heart of all she does, maintaining professional composure whilst supporting them on their journey.
“I am very proud to honour her with this DAISY Award today, a small token of recognition for the very large part she plays to support patients with cancer in her care.”
The DAISY Award honours nurses and midwives who go above and beyond to provide high-quality care.
It includes professional development, education and wellness benefits.
More information about the award and how to nominate a nurse or midwife is available on the hospital website at www.pah.nhs.uk/daisy.
