My husband’s nurse truly deserves recognition. He went to the ER with chest and arm pain. Because his EKG was worrisome, he was admitted immediately. After having two stents placed in his heart, he was taken to the 7th floor of Kadlec Medical Center where this nurse was his night nurse. The nurse was amazing at noticing things that needed attention before we even noticed. For example, his bed was too short, and his feet hit the end. Within 15 minutes of the nurse seeing this, staff were wheeling in a longer, more comfortable bed. He had a TR (trans radial) band, and the nurse had to check on it every 15 minutes. The band was so tight it was causing him distress, and the nurse released the allowable amount of air to give him some relief. Also, this nurse was very patient and did not rush the process because it took eight hrs. to completely release the band, rather than the typical four hrs., due to excessive bleeding at the site. 
 
The nurse was not only professional concerning his care, but also asked about my needs as his spouse. When my husband ordered dinner, the nurse asked if I was hungry. Rather than me having to leave and get something, the nurse brought me a salad and bottled water from their resources. The nurse also made sure I was comfortable and had all the bedding I needed for sleeping in the room overnight.

In the evening, I wanted to drive home and take care of some things, but I was worried about not being able to get back to his room because I get lost easily. The nurse not only walked me down the hall and gave me explicit directions about getting in and out of the hospital, they also gave me their personal cell phone number and told me to call if I got lost upon my return. 
 
This nurse’s wonderful care during our 2-day hospital stay was exceptional. This nurse has a huge heart and should be recognized for their professionalism, as well as their devotion to patients and their families.