*Note* AJ received this nomination while working as a nurse on the inpatient Oncology unit. He has since transitioned to the outpatient clinic.

I am a leukemia survivor and transplant recipient. I spent 118 days at Swedish First Hill over 4 years. There have been twelve hospital stays. I have gotten to know many nurses. AJ ranks in the 'elite class' of nurses who have served me. There are only three others in that group. I was fortunate enough to have him.

Excellence - AJ didn't miss any part of my needs. He knew what needed to happen, explained it when necessary, and delivered whatever it was with a remarkable bedside manner.

Compassion - He is a remarkable listener. When I had questions about treatments or procedures, he would always get back to me with personalized answers.

Justice - I have the sense that he would treat any other patient with the same care, attentiveness, and thoroughness that I was given.

Dignity - I always felt important in dealing with AJ. He made me feel unique and left no stone unturned.

Integrity - AJ is trustworthy. I knew when I was under his care, he would perform all parts of his care faithfully.

Safety - After so much time in the hospital, I know what steps need to be taken to be safe: chemo, flushing, monitoring, etc. AJ never missed a beat.