November 2013
Lynda
Papendick
,
BSN, RN
Neurovascular Unit
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo
,
MI
United States
Linda was such a gift to me and my family during my week stay at Bronson. She was extremely attentive to my needs and always strove to make me comfortable. When I was having back spasms and in excruciating pain, she requested muscle relaxers. While we were waiting for them to work I remember writhing in pain. She got me ice packs for the middle of my back and heating pads for the muscles on the sides. She then sat by my bed and asked me to close my eyes. She told me a story and asked me to visualize it while she told the details. It was a miracle and before I realized it I was completely relaxed and the meds had kicked in. She was also very kind and helpful to my mom and my husband while they were there staying with me. She was born to be a nurse. She is a true gift to Bronson Hospital.