Mary Ann is very empathetic. The spirituality shines in her work and attitude. Her compassion for the Native community is rooted in her resiliency and ability to maintain a professional attitude despite her sensitive nature that can be prone to getting hurt from negative attitudes. And she does not allow this to affect the integrity of the work to continue to do right by the patients. She is an exceptional nurse who rises above the obstacles and delivers excellent services with the patients' healthcare goals in mind.