Elaine exemplifies meaningful and compassionate nursing. She is kind, knowledgeable, and empathetic. She consistently goes above the call of duty for her patients. She actively listens to their concerns and sorrows. She opens her heart to each individual she encounters. She goes the extra mile to make her patients smile. Whether it is a younger female patient who needs her hair braided to feel beautiful again or an older gentleman who needs his beard groomed to impress his spouse.

Everyone who works with her feels joy in her presence. Her positive attitude is contagious. She reminds us that nursing is not only a profession but a passion. Working alongside her, she reminds us that humility is the cornerstone of nursing. She values differing opinions as much as her own. She is willing to be challenged and strives to grow in her professional practice. Additionally, she assumes various roles: leader, educator, team player, collaborator, mediator, confidant, and friend. There are a million amiable words that can be used to describe this nurse. She embodies the ideals and values of professional nursing care. She has served as a healer. She has impacted so many lives during her career and continues to consistently pour her heart into the sick and the vulnerable.