Robin Sessa
April 2021
Robin
Sessa
,
RN
New Port Richey HomeCare
BayCare HomeCare
Clearwater
,
FL
United States
The emotional turmoil I was experiencing was a roller coaster ride. Robin laughed with me when I laughed and held me when I cried.
The 1st time my spouse was assigned to a home health care, it was with Baycare. We didn’t know what to expect. He had to have a toe removed. This was a scary time for us both. During our 1st visit, she was so compassionate, understanding with our needs, and had so much knowledge in answering our questions. Needless to say, we had questions throughout the care, and she made it clear for us to call or text her anytime. And that’s what we did. At no time did she ever become like we were a problem. Then throughout the time when my spouse was assigned to BayCare, we always requested this nurse. She goes over and beyond her nursing duties. She makes sure my spouse always had her attention 100%. She made him feel like he is the top priority. She has such a positive attitude. Always brightened our day every time she came. She never once acted like she didn’t want to be doing what needed to be done. She not only was my spouse’s nurse, but she also became a friend. So now this time around when the doctor stated he would need home health care for the removal of his 6th toe due to diabetes, we knew that we didn’t want anyone but her. When she came, not only did she remember us, but it was like we remained in contact the whole time. She was very concerned for my spouse. Gave him like a “big sister” talking to (lol) and just made us both again feel comfortable. She has always been so open and honest and just told us exactly how it was in the most caring way. Not only did she help my spouse, but she also helped me. She helped to make sure all my questions were answered. She helped me by always making me feel like I wasn’t a burden every time I texted her for the smallest things. I can write so many amazing things about this nurse. More nurses need to learn from her. If it wasn’t for her, my spouse and I wouldn’t have gotten through these trying times with ease. So as my spouse states, if it’s not this nurse then there is nobody. We love you and cannot thank you enough.
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Now, what do I say? Every day she cleaned and packed my wound, for 3 months. The drainage was so severe I would stand in the bathtub to have the packing removed. She always respected my dignity, what little I had at that time, and she respected me as a person. The emotional turmoil I was experiencing was a roller coaster ride. She laughed with me when I laughed and held me when I cried. When I thought of ending my life, her words are something I think of every day. “One day at a time.” I am very happy I’m getting better, but I miss her.
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Now, what do I say? Every day she cleaned and packed my wound, for 3 months. The drainage was so severe I would stand in the bathtub to have the packing removed. She always respected my dignity, what little I had at that time, and she respected me as a person. The emotional turmoil I was experiencing was a roller coaster ride. She laughed with me when I laughed and held me when I cried. When I thought of ending my life, her words are something I think of every day. “One day at a time.” I am very happy I’m getting better, but I miss her.