From day one she treated me with extreme care. I could feel and tell sincerity in taking care of me. She brought all kinds of literature on leukemia and always made sure I was as comfortable as I could be. She made me feel like I was her family and I am so grateful to her. I would never have imagined I would go through this life altering situation, but I am so thankful that a person of this character and integrity as Nurse Tshilanda was there for me. I would like to thank her with all my heart.
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Tshilanda is one of our finest chemotherapy nurses. She develops remarkable rapport with her patients and has a keen sense of what they most need from her. One of our patients, undergoing multiple cycles of chemo, benefits from her steady and heartfelt encouragement. Another patient appreciates the calm way she explains side effects and how to prevent them. Yet another enjoys her spark of humor and the camaraderie they share.
Tshilanda is adept at tailoring her approach to just what the patient needs at just the right time. She also shows concern for their family members, making a point to know their names and include them in the conversations that take place in the room. Tshilanda has a repository of clinical skills that make her practically indispensable on 5 med. She is able to manage complex chemotherapy protocols with attention to risks and potential side effects. We want her to know how deeply we appreciate her.
She is an exceptional preceptor. She infuses her teaching with the appropriate gravity for the specialized task of chemo nursing and professional satisfaction in administering chemotherapy/ biotherapy. Tshilanda is committed to excellence, providing a model that invites us to follow her example.