Luke is an extraordinary nurse. He gets compliments from patients and families about the care he provides virtually every week.
"Luke really took the time to listen to me."
"Luke sees my room through the eyes of a patient - he fixed my remote, cleaned up the table and turned up the heat all without my asking."
"Luke wanted to know me as a person and not just because I was his patient."
Luke can make even the most downcast patient smile. He demonstrates an extraordinary amount of compassion and patience when providing care. Patients and families request him to care for them.
Luke is not only wonderful with patients, but with co-workers as well. He will work extra to ensure his peers have enough staff coverage. He won't leave for the day unless he's sure his co-workers are also ready to leave. He will stay and help any peer who's running behind.
Luke is a powerful role model of truly compassionate, holistic nursing care. We're so glad and proud to have him as part of the nursing staff at UnityPoint Health.