THE HEART OF HEALTHCARE

"...he asked me why I want to become a nurse. I shared my story with him, and he shared his story with me. He told me that when things get difficult to remember that reason. That is something I will forever cherish!" “Thank you Shaun for taking such great care of my mother, Guadalupe when she was on your unit in late Oct and early November. Our family greatly appreciate your kindness and your nursing skills.”

“I have been in and out of the hospital for a long time. I have made bonds with nurses but have never bonded with any of them the way I have with Jen. Jen is just different. She is really patient with me. I obviously don’t want to be in a hospital so I admit I can get angry and emotional at times. It doesn’t happen often, but on really bad days I will lash out. I have even lashed out at Jen, but she always forgives me and stays by my side. She has never been angry with me it or given up on me. In less than a year, I have become closer to Jen than anyone else in any hospital. She is one of the only people I look forward to seeing. I love her so much and I know she loves me too.”

During my hospitalization, Haley S. was my primary nurse for all 3 shifts evening/nights. I want to take a moment to express the tremendous care that I received from Haley. Not only the professional and proficient healthcare but the care itself. Haley tended to all of my medical needs with knowledge and efficiency but also with compassion and reassurance. She was able to help me navigate during a very frightening and unsure situation with calm and comfort regardless of the outcome. Haley truly is a remarkable nurse and individual. Please know I was most thankful that I was her patient and grateful Haley was my nurse.

Guada has proven to be a highly engaged nursing professional and mentor in our department and organization. She strives for excellence daily while working with her patients and colleagues. She is always willing to step in and help her colleagues on and off the floor...Guada serves as an informal mentor to nurses in and out of our department. She invests in others outside of work by providing homemade meals and companionship...she serves as an Ambassador for PassportUSA and she is passionate about improving the experience of international nurses as they transition to nursing practice in the U.S.

“Diana has been a pleasure to work with. She is always smiling. She is an incredibly hard-working nurse who learns quickly and is willing to do anything that is asked of her. She has a great attitude and the patients love her. She is an excellent team player and is always willing to pitch in and help her coworkers.” “Diana is very attentive. She explained everything beforehand and gave me options. Her professional experience from life experiences were obvious in all her tasks.”

Christina is a phenomenal RN who goes above and beyond for her patients. The way she treats her patients with such kindness and compassion speaks volumes about the type of professional and person she is. Christina has only been on assignment for two weeks and has already received recognition from her unit for her extraordinary patient care and attitude!

“Ari has made a quick and measurable impact with patients and providers alike at one of the three practices she covers. I received a phone call from the spouse of a patient under Ari’s care. She was very keen to share her impressions and her thanks for the compassionate care Ari was providing her husband, in particular during his recent challenges, which also happened to be during the holidays. In the spouse’s words, “Ari has been a blessing during this difficult time. She is compassionate, caring organized and on top of it. She even called on Christmas Eve to assure my husband was doing ok. Her follow through on everything makes such a difference.”