When I was hospitalized Maria Wilson took the time to explain to me what I was being diagnosed with and the medication she was giving me. Not only did she take care of me, but my daughters as well. She explained to them what "all" she was doing. Not only was I important to her, but my family as well. Even months later after all this time, she still speaks and asks how I am doing and offers any other information I might need, or that might be helpful to me. Her compassion for patients is beyond anyone's expectation. Not to mention her sincere smile. I know deep down in my heart that anyone who encounters Maria is in good hands.
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During the last few years, my Mom was a frequent guest at NMMC battling several conditions (lung cancer, heart conditions), and was on several different floors of the hospital. All of our RNs were good, some better than others, but I have to say Maria went above and beyond. She always seemed as though she had all the time in the world for Mom. I knew a lot of times she was really busy, but she never seemed that way. My Mom loved her so and talked about her often. We lost Mom in July, but she asked about Maria often and shared stories with her Home Health Nurse. She blessed my Mom more than she will ever know.