Catherine Larkin
April 2023
Catherine
Larkin
,
RN
CSH Adolescent Unit
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
,
PA
United States

 

 

 

Cat advocated for me and spoke up when no one else did.
I'm not even sure where to begin with Cat. She truly is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met. In every way possible, Cat advocated for me and spoke up when no one else did. One thing I greatly appreciate about Cat, and hope to implement in my own interaction, is her ability to sense other people's energy and adapt her communication to appropriately respond to a situation. Even if nothing is said, Cat has an incredibly calming and reassuring presence. I never had to fake any emotions around her and I always knew she'd be open to talk if I needed her.

When I was having a difficult time swallowing my medication, Cat immediately started thinking of ways to make it easier. She ended up getting my orders changed so I took some in the morning and some in the afternoon. It just showed me how much she cares. Other people shrugged or even laughed when I expressed my discomfort, but Cat was proactive and found a relatively simple solution.

On many occasions, Cat sat in on some of my meetings opt advocate for me when I wasn't present and to support me when I wasn't present and to support me when I was. She did not need to do this at all but she did because I felt better if she did. In addition to the examples listed above, Cat has always been incredibly kind, uplifting, and motivational.