October 2017 Honoree

jonathan wilbourne, RN

  • Emergency Department
  • Swedish Medical Center - Issaquah
  • Issaquah
    ,
    WA
    ,
    United States
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I came into the ER and as soon as I saw John I noticed his calm and warm appearance. After all the tests, I knew I was fine but I felt icky. What I really needed was human connection and warmth. Literally and figuratively. I asked John if he would hold my hand and he said, "I'd love to". We had a sweet conversation about how love and human connection and touch are the most healing "medicines". I could feel my entire body relax and my nervous system return back to normal. It was his warm, calm kindness that helped soothe my "shock" more than anything. I admire John's capacity for calmness and human warmth. Thank you, John, for your warm, kind, gentle human touch!

Thank you, Jonathan, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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