October 2025 Honoree

Olaide Akinbode, RN

  • IMC
  • Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
  • Baltimore
    ,
    MD
    ,
    United States
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Ola exemplifies what it means to be a truly compassionate and dedicated nurse. She is consistently caring, observant, and deeply attentive to her patients’ needs, creating an environment where they feel genuinely cared for and safe. One patient shared that after spending nearly 24 hours in another hospital’s ER, they were transferred to Ola’s unit and began experiencing a severe reaction to the smell of fresh paint in the room. Without hesitation, Ola took immediate action, moving the patient to a more comfortable area and remaining by their side for hours, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Her kindness and attentiveness left such an impression that both the patient and their spouse expressed heartfelt gratitude, noting how she made an otherwise difficult experience bearable. Others have described Ola’s care as the most compassionate they have ever received. Her empathy, professionalism, and unwavering dedication make her a shining example of nursing excellence.

Thank you, Olaide, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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