I have never met a more caring, empathetic, knowledgeable, reassuring nurse than Kelly. She gave me confidence in getting through each day, teaching me about the cardiac meds, and sitting and holding my hand as I was teary and scared. The touch and the sensitivity to my raw scared emotions were far more important than some of the routine nursing care. Little things like extending my bed so my feet weren't over the foot board or consolidating my need for a new IV and doing my bloodwork at the same time made all the difference. She observed, she listened, and she truly was the epitome of a special nurse. She had goals set for me every day and would keep them as positive as she knew how, though I don't think there is a negative thought in her brain. Kelly is truly a blessing for any patient who is in her care. With busy assignments, she gave four of her patients total bed baths with good time management and making all five of us feel like all her time was ours. Many staff told me they love following her as they learn so much. I watched her help her peers no matter how busy she was, always smiling and happy. I love her passion and how she cares from her heart every minute she is working. I have never experienced anything like this in all my years in healthcare. Kelly truly loves being a nurse and exemplifies what nursing is all about.
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I learned a lot during my journey in Maryland, and I was touched to renew my faith in nursing and why I became a nurse. The passion and heart one feels when caring for those in need at the bedside is something pretty darn special! Thank you Kelly, for restoring my faith and understanding where the nursing profession is headed.