This particular nurse has a way of what I like to call "moving in silence." She always seems to go above and beyond, without trying to bring light to herself or the situation. She continuously goes above and beyond for her patients and her coworkers. By the time a nurse is able to log in to chart on their patient, she has done it; if they are going to get supplies for something, she will have already anticipated the need and be there with it. Her patients always seem to be pleased with the extraordinary care she provides, and her teamwork doesn't go unnoticed.

This particular day, there was a TDC mom expecting her first baby, after going through treatment for cervical cancer. She was extremely nervous not only about having her first child but not being able to be there with her baby for the first couple of months until she was released. She wanted to make sure her baby was still going to know her when she would be able to reunite with her, as she was not eligible for the BAMBI program (moms able to keep their babies while in prison) due to her insulin requirements. She was very kind and inquisitive and wanted to make sure she was doing the right thing. She got the unexpected news that she was going to have to deliver this day due to her blood pressure; she was slightly preterm, so her baby was going to have to also go to the NICU instead of rooming in with her while here. This dramatically increased her anxiety and sadness. Autumn took it upon herself to use our unit's camera for our IUFDs, go with her to the OR until she delivered (as she also didn't have any visitors), took pictures of her baby on the baby stand, and with her while she was able to give her a quick kiss and print a couple of them for her to be able to keep close to her. This meant so much to this patient, and she couldn't have been more appreciative.

Regardless of what patients have been through in the past or may be going through, they all still get the best care from Autumn. We need more nurses like her to spread their natural kindness.