Luke Altstiel, RN

Luke Altstiel received a nomination from the parent of a child he cared for in the Monument Health Sturgis Clinic for Urgent Care Services. Luke was able to recognize the anxiety of this young patient, and help to calm him down. Luke took note of the patient’s anxiety and immediately helped calm him. The patient was then laughing and enjoying the visit. Every time the patient showed any hint of being scared, Luke would change things up and make sure he knew he was safe. The nominator said, “It's nurses and doctors like Luke that we need in the medical field. They often see people during high stress/times of illness and this is the exact person you need for the job. Luke took the time for my child and made sure it was a positive experience. In all of our history of hospital stays, even in a children's hospital, Luke shines above the rest. Thank you for taking the time to be kind and loving to a very anxious child.”