Chelsea Cantrell is an exemplary nurse down to her core. Chelsea works as a Nurse in Cardiac Rehab, where she encounters new patients daily while maintaining long-term relationships with existing patients. Patients come into Cardiac Rehab unsure of what to expect and scared that they might not be able to perform safely or be able to recover. Stress levels and depression levels are high in Cardiac Rehab patients, which can prevent these patients from having a good quality of life or adhering to a medical program. Witnessing Chelsea’s daily interactions with patients in Cardiac Rehab is where you truly get a sense of what respectful compassion means. Chelsea’s empathetic approach and willingness to understand her patients improve the patient's experience in rehab. Patients are looking for a connection and are sometimes hesitant to start new healthcare programs. Chelsea helps bridge this gap by helping her patients feel safe, encouraged, and supported; patients are comfortable talking to Chelsea about their most sacred moments, and Chelsea, in return, helps her patients learn new strategies to achieve their goals and improve their overall health. Chelsea has shown responsible stewardship by helping improve Cardiac Rehab’s emergency preparedness by ensuring her coworker's competencies and skills check-offs are up to date, and everyone feels competent and confident in their roles. Chelsea’s passion for excellence is evident in her communication skills and attention to detail. Chelsea brings her best every day and is a joy to work with. Patients look forward to returning each day, knowing that Chelsea will be there to cheer them on and support them.