March 2019 Honoree

tashunta durand, LPN

  • Med/Surg -4MNT
  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
  • Baton Rouge
    ,
    LA
    ,
    United States
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I want to thank Mrs. Shun for comforting me in my time of need. Mrs. Shun knew what I was already fighting against when it came to my illnesses. Then she notified me that another test was positive with c-diff. This might seem like a minor set back but to me, it was like life was over for me, too many illnesses made it seem like everything was against me and I should stop fighting and just let the devil win. Mrs. Shun let me cry out to her and she gave me a big hug and said that God will get the glory for seeing me through once again. I told her about how much the devil has taken from me, and how tired I am of fighting and two of the many reasons I won't give up are my son, whom I love the ground he walks on and will be a junior in college and playing football with Memphis University. And my mom, who has been my rock ever since I was diagnosed with Chron's and other health problems. Mrs. Shun said I have too much to do, like see my son playing football and cheer him on. I just want you to know that you were my rock today and gave hope and lifted my spirits from 7 am until 11 pm tonight. I didn't want you to leave and as you said you were leaving me in great hands and you were so right. But I knew you would be right back in the morning and that also kept me sane. The nurses in this hospital are special and very unique from others, and stand-alone. That is why Our Lady Of the Lady is a Magnet Hospital. I love you Mrs. Shun and thanks for not counting me out but lifting my spirits up.

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

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