Lindsey has been an amazing provider to work with; she goes out of her way to treat the ISU staff as her team. She asks for suggestions and feedback from the nurses and includes us in planning the patient's care. When nurses feel heard and respected, they are more likely to speak up and advocate, which creates a safe environment for the patients.

Aside from the respect and professional relationship that Lindsey brings to the ISU, she is a strong advocate for her patients. Lindsey has worked tirelessly to aid in finding placement for a sensitive patient; many providers would have thrown their hands in the air and called it quits - or handed it off to the social workers or bedside nursing staff- but Lindsey has been hands-on. She has worked to build trust and a relationship with the patient. She has spent her lunch hour getting the patient out of the room and planning activities. While other staff members grew tired of the situation and suggested discharging the patient, Lindsey continued to advocate. She pivoted and found a different discharge plan for the patient. She included herself in meetings and conversations to assist with the placement, again building further rapport and trust with the patient.

The patients we care for in the ISU are high acuity. They are not easy patients. They require patience and understanding, someone who sees more than a diagnosis or a person's past - that is the provider Lindsey is. There are not enough words to describe how valuable Lindsey is to the unit and our patients. As nurses, we want to change lives and make a difference, but with these patients, sometimes we are only given the opportunity to plant seeds. The number of seeds Lindsey has planted would grow a plentiful garden. Thank you for hearing your nurses and being a voice for your patients.