Faith L Blodgett, ADN, LPN

Aloha, SPC Blodgett was a one-on-one care attendant for my 20-year-old daughter, who was/is being treated for what is believed to be autoimmune encephalitis. [Patient], our daughter, was non-responsive to all medical personnel and only slightly more responsive to her family. This included not eating and drinking. SPC Blodgett's manner rapidly established trust with [Patient], and within a few hours, [Patient] was eating and drinking much more than before. Additionally, SPC Blodgett was able to get [Patient] showered, and we noticed an immediate improvement in her mood and responsiveness. SPC Blodgett also took personal attention to enriching the environment around [Patient], including working with her on artwork and taking her for walks around the ward. Although [Patient] has a long way to go in her recovery, we can tell you that she certainly gave us greater hope that [Patient] can return to normal. In particular, it was gratifying to see how SPC Blodgett treated [Patient] as a person rather than just as a patient and established an immediate and effective rapport. She met all the criteria in TEAM, but here are some specifics: 

T - Teamwork and Trust of families, patients, and peers: SPC Blodgett was a valued member of her team and undertook more than just her assigned tasks to take the burden off others in a short-handed holiday period. As mentioned above, she rapidly earned our trust as a patient and family. 
A - Admirable attributes. Awesome bedside manner and ability to establish links with a young, female patient. Our daughter is pursuing a biology degree in college and SPC Blodgett's knowledge was definitely a mentor-like connection with our daughter. 
M - Meaningful. Did the nurse make a meaningful connection and make a difference in a patient’s life and experience? — See above. She also made a difference to [Patient] parents! 
C - Committed to clinical excellence and the highest standards of nursing practice. How did the nurse’s actions exemplify high standards of practice? Without a doubt the best, personalized caregiver we encountered. Did everything in her power to enrich our daughter’s stay and recovery. I was a 30-year USN officer and have seldom seen such commitment in a Specialist!!