Bailey Pauley
March 2026
Bailey
Pauley
,
RN
Labor and Delivery
Bryan Medical Center East Campus
Lincoln
,
NE
United States
Bailey cared for us with a level of tenderness that cannot be taught.
From the moment Bailey walked into our room, we knew we were in the presence of someone truly special. We were experiencing the most heartbreaking moment of our lives – delivering our baby girl who had passed away in the womb, and yet Bailey brought with her a calm, compassionate, and gentle presence that made an unthinkable situation just a little more bearable.
Bailey cared for us with a level of tenderness that cannot be taught. She never rushed us, never made us feel like just another patient. She took the time to make sure we felt heard and understood, explaining every step with patience and empathy. She treated our daughter’s life with honor and treated us with kindness that we will never forget.
One of the most meaningful things Bailey did was create the most beautiful shadow box to help us remember our daughter. She asked us thoughtful questions about what we would like included and handled every detail with such love and intention. It wasn’t just a memory box-it was a gift we will cherish for the rest of our lives, created with genuine care from someone who understood the weight of the moment.
Bailey didn’t just care for me as a mother - she made sure my husband was supported as well. She checked on him, talked with him, and made sure he felt just as seen and cared for. She sat with us, listened to us, and created a safe space where we could grieve, talk, cry, and simply exist without feeling alone.
Her gentle words, steady reassurance, and unwavering compassion helped transform a devastating experience into one that felt held and honored. We know that any nurse can be skilled, but not every nurse has the heart that Bailey has. What she gave us in those hours is something no textbook or training can provide. She cared for us as if we were her own family, and we will forever be grateful that she was the one who walked with us through such a painful chapter.
Bailey is truly extraordinary. Any family would be blessed to have her by their side, and we will carry her impact with us always.
Bailey cared for us with a level of tenderness that cannot be taught. She never rushed us, never made us feel like just another patient. She took the time to make sure we felt heard and understood, explaining every step with patience and empathy. She treated our daughter’s life with honor and treated us with kindness that we will never forget.
One of the most meaningful things Bailey did was create the most beautiful shadow box to help us remember our daughter. She asked us thoughtful questions about what we would like included and handled every detail with such love and intention. It wasn’t just a memory box-it was a gift we will cherish for the rest of our lives, created with genuine care from someone who understood the weight of the moment.
Bailey didn’t just care for me as a mother - she made sure my husband was supported as well. She checked on him, talked with him, and made sure he felt just as seen and cared for. She sat with us, listened to us, and created a safe space where we could grieve, talk, cry, and simply exist without feeling alone.
Her gentle words, steady reassurance, and unwavering compassion helped transform a devastating experience into one that felt held and honored. We know that any nurse can be skilled, but not every nurse has the heart that Bailey has. What she gave us in those hours is something no textbook or training can provide. She cared for us as if we were her own family, and we will forever be grateful that she was the one who walked with us through such a painful chapter.
Bailey is truly extraordinary. Any family would be blessed to have her by their side, and we will carry her impact with us always.