I was a patient on the Med Surg Floor after my Total Hip Replacement. My overall care while admitted to Madison Memorial Hospital was very good; with that being said, I want to mention one particular nurse, Nurse Tammee, who went above and beyond necessary care and needs to be recognized for her stellar nursing skills and personal traits of kindness, compassion, empathy, and patience. Not only is Nurse Tammee a professional, but she is the REAL DEAL.

There is always much trepidation associated with a hospital stay. However, all my concerns and fears disappeared when my angel nurse, Tammee, walked through my hospital room door. There was an aura of light that surrounded her, radiating a peaceful tranquility and assurance that all was well as she attended to my needs.  

I recently read that the word nurse means to "support or nourish.;" and that the nursing motto is "To do what nobody else will do in a way that nobody else can do." This defines Nurse Tammee. With so many daily challenges and patient demands, Tammee was consistently calm, positive, and reassuring. She administered not only to my needs but to the needs and concerns of my two daughters, who were with me during my stay.

Tammee met my emotional and physical needs with empathy and compassion, earning my trust and that of my family. Ever kind and competent, she created a safe environment for my healing.

Always even-tempered, with unending stamina, Tammee was nearby to provide care and reassurance. She is a devoted, caring, compassionate individual and nurse who quickly became our family angel of mercy and dear friend.

We will always be indebted to Tammee for her commitment to the nursing profession and for recognizing that the individual patient requires attention to heart, mind, and soul, as much as nursing skill to the body to promote emotional well-being and, thereby, physical healing.

Thank you, Angel Nurse Tammee. We love you.