Courtney Wilkes embodies the traits of professionalism, compassion, and excellence every day that she is working on 4 East. The following is quoted directly from a nomination received from a patient to whom she demonstrated her extraordinary compassion.

"Courtney demonstrates an extreme love for her patients. She was always helpful, happy, sweet, and caring. When I first got to the floor, I was really hurting and she was right there through the night keeping me as pain free as she was instructed to do. She was very communicative to my husband about what was going on with me. I know she was very busy with other patients but she was there when I needed her. To me, she is truly a nurse who loves her work and her patients. My many thanks to her."

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A co-worker writes "She is a delightful new nurse. She always presents with a smile and a positive attitude. She truly demonstrates care and compassion with her patients. I often do patient rounds for customer service and have many name her as "wonderful". She always has a positive outlook despite any challenge put before her."

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These are but two examples of how our new DAISY Honoree's, Courtney Wilkes, RN commitment to her patients and to the profession of nursing. She is truly an extraordinary RN who exemplifies professional excellence and compassion that extends beyond what is commonplace. She is an asset to 4 East and the Medical Center, Navicent Health.