January 2025 Honoree

Rita Rollakanty, BSN, RN

  • 2 East
  • Medstar Health National Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Washington DC
    ,
    DC
    ,
    United States
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I came to NRH after my 9th back surgery (lumbar fusion 2-4). The pain was not controlled at a previous hospital, which led to entire body spasms and unexpected numbness in both legs where I couldn’t walk. After being admitted to NRH, I was fortunate to have Nurse Rita for 3 of the 6 days of my stay. I had a lot of nurses in my 12-day hospital/rehab, but Rita was by far the best nurse I had. She was compassionate, knowledgeable, professional, and strong! I credit her for my early discharge.

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

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