I recently found myself in the Columbus Regional ICU and required Open Heart By-Pass surgery. I had never had heart issues and had never been in the hospital for anything this serious. This issue caused great personal stress to me. During my time there, I met many qualified nurses and even more qualified physicians. I am so grateful for all of their help. However, one nurse, in particular, stood out to me and was so helpful, kind, encouraging, and loving that I would like to nominate her for the Extraordinary Nurses Program. Her name is Stephanie Redfield working in ICU. She attended to me during 3 of her particular shifts. Unbeknownst to her, I was trying to cope with some anxiety and frustration that I found myself in this position and a complete lack of knowledge to know what to expect. She was so kind and courteous, making every effort to make my stay as comfortable as possible. She answered a lot of questions that I had and volunteered certain activities that would benefit my recovery. She spent time in conversation with me, while I’m sure she had other patients to attend to. I feel I was so blessed to have her there. I feel like I’ve potentially made a lifelong friend. She is exceptional at her job, and it’s my hope that she is recognized as a stellar performer.