As an ICU doctor who works closely with Miss Apinoppamas Hongbunma, I honestly feel that she is one of the best ICU nurses I have ever worked with. Even though she has only about three years of experience, her knowledge is impressive — she knows every detail about her patients, sometimes even more than I do. Because of this, my work with her is always smooth, and I can fully trust that our patients are well cared for. But what makes her truly special is how she cares for patients beyond her regular duties. She does not just do her job — she sits down with patients and their families, talks to them, and explains the treatment plan carefully.

One of our long-term ICU patients, an elderly lady who needs chronic ventilator support, has a family that is very difficult to manage. But the patient herself told me that she feels Miss Apinoppamas is like a member of their own family. This is because Miss Apinoppamas always spends extra time with her — talking to her, cheering her up, and even doing her hair — small things that mean so much to a patient who has to stay in the ICU for a long time.

Once, when I asked her how she stays so patient in such a difficult situation, she told me something I will never forget: when someone you love is very sick, sometimes you say things that hurt others without meaning to, and she understands that. That kind of emotional wisdom is rare, especially in someone so young. I truly believe that Miss Apinoppamas will become a future leader of our ICU team and a great asset to our hospital for many years to come.