Denise was my nurse on the post-partum unit for a couple of night shifts after the birth of my son. She was warm, friendly, prompt and thorough in her care. She also is a very knowledgeable nurse. She came hourly to check on me. Denise made sure I was comfortable in bed for breastfeeding, had clean linens, had what I needed for hygiene, pain medications, water for myself and my husband, bedding for my husband and anything else I needed. She spent time talking with me about my care, but also on a personal level which meant so much to me. My son needed phototherapy for jaundice and would not sleep under the bili lights so I was not getting any sleep at night or during the day.
One night, she took my son out of the room and provided care for him under the lights in between feedings so I could get some sleep. It was very crucial that I get a few hours of rest and she knew that was important for the well-being of me and my son. She made my care just not about thinking of my whole situation and how my well being affected my pain level, ability to feed and care for my son, myself, but most of all, enjoy him.
Denise is a wonderful nurse and I will never forget her face and her voice; it was calming and comforting when I felt like I was struggling. I am thankful for an amazing post-partum experience that with its complications was made less difficult with Denise as my caregiver. She truly advocated for me; I will always remember her.