Amina Sharif Ahmed, LPN

Most of my nurses have been great, but she stood out.  She treated me like I was a person and not just a patient.  She would walk the floor, and she’d ask me about me, not the patient.  Also, she would remember things I called out for and bring them to me when she came to give me my meds or draw labs. As a patient, sometimes you feel like you are a burden, but she treated me like a friend.  She would explain things to me in detail and tell me my test results.  I have had health issues my entire life and had really great nurses but Amina is the best nurse I have ever had.  Norton Hospital is blessed to have such a nice, caring, and smart nurse.  
    
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I am a 76-year-old spinal cord paraplegic and a shut-in. I come to Norton Audubon Hospital often.   I have to go to my doctor appointments by a wheelchair van and come to the ER by ambulance.  When I came to Norton Audubon Hospital, Amina made sure I got the best care.  She always goes over and above board to make sure I receive the best care possible for a speedy recovery so I can return home to my family.  She follows the doctor’s order as close as possible and makes sure I get my medicine promptly.  She watches over me very closely.