June 2023
Sarah A
Smokler
,
RN
Cardiac Intermediate Care
Stony Brook Medicine
Stony Brook
,
NY
United States
One evening, I was feeling particularly anxious and tearful, and Sarah sat with me for over an hour, listening to me and offering words of encouragement.
One day, I was admitted to the hospital for a minor surgery. As a healthy individual who had never been hospitalized before, I was feeling nervous and uncertain about the whole experience. However, I was fortunate enough to have a nurse named Sarah assigned to my care.
From the moment I met Sarah, I knew that I was in good hands. She was warm, friendly, and professional, and she took the time to explain everything to me in detail, from the procedure I was having to the medications I would be taking. Throughout my stay, Sarah went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and well-being. She checked on me regularly, making sure that I was not in pain and that my needs were met. She was attentive to my concerns, patiently answering my questions and providing reassurance when I needed it. What really stood out to me about Sarah was her compassion and empathy. She truly seemed to care about me as a person, not just as a patient.
One evening, I was feeling particularly anxious and tearful, and Sarah sat with me for over an hour, listening to me and offering words of encouragement. Her kindness and understanding meant the world to me, and it made a difficult experience much more bearable. Thanks to Sarah's exceptional care, my hospital stay was a positive and healing experience. I will always be grateful for the difference she made in my care and for the lasting impact she had on my recovery.
From the moment I met Sarah, I knew that I was in good hands. She was warm, friendly, and professional, and she took the time to explain everything to me in detail, from the procedure I was having to the medications I would be taking. Throughout my stay, Sarah went above and beyond to ensure my comfort and well-being. She checked on me regularly, making sure that I was not in pain and that my needs were met. She was attentive to my concerns, patiently answering my questions and providing reassurance when I needed it. What really stood out to me about Sarah was her compassion and empathy. She truly seemed to care about me as a person, not just as a patient.
One evening, I was feeling particularly anxious and tearful, and Sarah sat with me for over an hour, listening to me and offering words of encouragement. Her kindness and understanding meant the world to me, and it made a difficult experience much more bearable. Thanks to Sarah's exceptional care, my hospital stay was a positive and healing experience. I will always be grateful for the difference she made in my care and for the lasting impact she had on my recovery.