August 2023 Honoree
Octavia Bivens, RN
Octavia is the nurse for my 85-year-old sister. She represents the best in nursing and basic human kindness care. Octavia is knowledgeable, thorough, and able to communicate what she is doing for A and why in a way that is easily understandable by A and me. Octavia is gentle with A and very aware of her needs and fears. She always shows consideration and concern for the questions that we, her family, have for A.
But more importantly, to A's [questions]. Being someone who truly listens to her patients is a wonderful gift that Octavia has given to A - and to us! She has positioned A in the ways where A is most comfortable and feels safe. I always appreciate someone who works well with others, and Octavia does this and credits the work of her fellow staff. A just said, “Yes, she does that! She is a really good nurse, a really good person!” (This was said in the most forceful voice I have heard from A in the past two weeks.) Octavia truly stands out as an exemplary member of the medical profession! Thank you, Octavia!
But more importantly, to A's [questions]. Being someone who truly listens to her patients is a wonderful gift that Octavia has given to A - and to us! She has positioned A in the ways where A is most comfortable and feels safe. I always appreciate someone who works well with others, and Octavia does this and credits the work of her fellow staff. A just said, “Yes, she does that! She is a really good nurse, a really good person!” (This was said in the most forceful voice I have heard from A in the past two weeks.) Octavia truly stands out as an exemplary member of the medical profession! Thank you, Octavia!
Thank you, Octavia, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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