January 2021 Honoree
john shimer, RN
John showed caring and compassion that exceeded expectations. I was immediately taken back and given several tests. During the time my husband and I were waiting for results, John came on shift. He greeted us immediately and checked on us several times.
While checking on us one of the times, I asked where a vending machine was, as my husband is diabetic and needed something to eat. John immediately provided a box lunch for him and made sure he was ok, too.
While my tests, blood work, etc. were coming back normal, the doctor wanted one more test, a vascular CT. The doctor explained the procedure. Not too sure of it, John explained it again to us and told me he would be with me, as I was nervous about it.
When they came to take me, John was at lunch, but as soon as I got to the procedure room, he was there with a big smile and said, "I told you I'd be with you." I was immediately relaxed, and the test went fine. Visits to the ER are never pleasant and sometimes scary. But John was a great source of kindness and comfort.
Thank you, John. My family feels very lucky John was my nurse that day.
While checking on us one of the times, I asked where a vending machine was, as my husband is diabetic and needed something to eat. John immediately provided a box lunch for him and made sure he was ok, too.
While my tests, blood work, etc. were coming back normal, the doctor wanted one more test, a vascular CT. The doctor explained the procedure. Not too sure of it, John explained it again to us and told me he would be with me, as I was nervous about it.
When they came to take me, John was at lunch, but as soon as I got to the procedure room, he was there with a big smile and said, "I told you I'd be with you." I was immediately relaxed, and the test went fine. Visits to the ER are never pleasant and sometimes scary. But John was a great source of kindness and comfort.
Thank you, John. My family feels very lucky John was my nurse that day.
Thank you, John, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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