I am writing you to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation for Nurse Lawretta Egodotaye; who "Stood Out" above the rest of my health care providers while providing outstanding nursing care to me for the past couple months.
I was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer (melanoma). My physician informed me of the seriousness of my medical condition and that I was facing the possibility of foot amputation or death.
I was admitted to Miami Valley Hospital for surgery. My oncologist removed the cancer from my feet and conducted lymph node biopsies to determine if the cancer had spread. That same day, my plastic surgeon restructured my feet and performed a skin graft. While in the hospital I developed an infection at the biopsy surgery site resulting in a 3-inch hole opening at the site. Upon discharge from the hospital, I was made aware I would be receiving skilled nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy from Fidelity Health Care.
I met several nurses during the time that Fidelity provided in-home nursing care to me; however, Nurse Lawretta Egodotaye made an everlasting impression. From the moment I met her until my discharge from Fidelity; because of her knowledge and professionalism, she made me feel confident that I was in good hands and she eliminated all the anxiety I had concerning my aftercare needs being met and for my recovery outcome to be successful.
It became clear to me that Nurse Egodotaye did not look at her profession as a "duty" but that she loved being a nurse and caring for others. She showed compassion and her devotion to go the "extra mile" made me believe I was her "number one" patient. Every day that she was assigned as my nurse I looked forward to seeing her. Several times, I even called the office to request her. She was my ray of sunshine every time she came to see me.
Nurse Egodotaye provided special attention to my foot wound, my wound case by the biopsy surgery site infection, and my skin grafts. She took the time to adequately clean the wound areas, apply the appropriate medication, and carefully applied gauze bandages, sponges, and elastic bandages to "perfection"; thus, all my wounds and skin graft areas are successfully healed. She not only took care of my wound but also cared for me spiritually and emotionally every time she came. She would come on her days off, including weekends, just because I requested it. She made me believe that I will get through this and gave me the strength I did not know I had. She was very, very patient and tender with my wound. Every time I saw my surgeon he was very impressed with the care I was getting and I always told him my nurse was the best.
She not only performed her job excellently but would go out of her way to get me food or anything I needed. She always made sure I was eating and educated me on the need for a high protein diet to help my wound heal. She was very accommodating with my timing and would always make sure I was comfortable.
Because of the care I received, my wound is all healed and I am ready to go back to work. You are blessed to have her. Because of her, I will use Fidelity and this nurse repeatedly if I need to and let anyone know Fidelity has the best nurses.
I appreciate having such a skilled nurse looking after me and the amazing service she provided. Thank you for letting me walk this walk with her. Please pass on my sincere Thank You to Nurse Lawretta Egodotaye!