May 2023
Martha
Oats
,
RN
VNA of Central Jersey Community Health Center
Visiting Nurse Association Health Group
Asbury Park
,
NJ
United States

 

 

 

In the face of a worsening epidemic of overdoses, Martha’s attentiveness and responsiveness to her patients is truly saving lives.
Martha Oates consistently goes above and beyond to provide compassionate, holistic care to patients with opioid and alcohol use disorders. Many of Martha’s patients have previously experienced stigma, trauma, and discrimination in healthcare settings, but she has nonetheless succeeded at building trust and establishing a safe atmosphere where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered. She provides wraparound care not just to support patients in their recovery, but also to attend to their broader primary care and mental health needs. Patients regularly express that Martha is the first provider who has made them feel seen and valued as a human being. In the face of a worsening epidemic of overdoses, Martha’s attentiveness and responsiveness to her patients is truly saving lives. Some feedback her patients have recently shared include: “Martha is awesome, extremely helpful and kind and caring. I felt heard and listened to and I felt included in the decisions regarding my treatment.” “I love how Martha is so genuine and makes sure that I am aware of what I have to do”