Yolanda Johnson, RN

My nurse brought me back to life when I was at my worst. After my surgery, I pretty much gave up on hospitals as well as myself. I felt like no one listened to me or believed me, until I met this nurse. She did three things that brought me back, which were listen, explain, and plan. She did those things by going above and beyond a nurse's duty.

First, she took the time to listen to what I was going through and asked what I wanted or needed. She explained what I needed to do as a patient to get back on my feet. She explained her role as a nurse to help me succeed. That same night after surgery, she designed a plan incorporating my goals, hospital goals, as well as her goals for me. Later that same night, I was already on my feet.

I was amazed; just a couple of hours ago I told myself I was never going to make it out of bed. She explained to me the difference between pain and surgical pain. She taught me when I need certain meds and specific things to look out for. I learned which pain I could manage and which pain I needed to just relax through. Most of all she taught me, it’s ok for me to feel hurt and down but at some point, I must push myself to get back on my feet.

No nurse has ever taken the time and effort to bring me back to life. Yolanda is a nurse touched by God to bless and help others, and that's what she did for me!