February 2023 Honoree

Rheagan Turner, BSN, RN

  • Duke University Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
  • Durham
    ,
    NC
    ,
    United States
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I was readmitted after a very recent open-heart surgery. The doctors determined that I now needed a pacemaker. I was sent to have lung fluid drained first. Everyone was very reassuring while I waited my turn. But Rheagan was/is incredible! I was leaning on a pillow while they were finding the place to puncture. She gave me her hands! She said, "Squeeze them." She said, "It's going to be a bee sting and then just some pressure. It will not be painful." She described each step before it was going to happen in a very calm voice, she said, "Breathe." I did squeeze "the life out of her hands" She kept me going! Rheagan is an amazing compassionate Nurse! Thank you, Rheagan! You are an angel in disguise!

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

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