April demonstrated compassion with her listening skills and straightforward approach to answering my questions and explaining drug effects and treatments as well as the desired outcomes of treatments. Her empathy and teamwork were noted. I sensed her empathy while teaching me about the need for enteric isolation as she explained why I couldn't leave my room to ambulate, I must "march in place". She let me know, here's where we are, here's why and here is what we do about it. She checked hospital policy and conferred with infection control and her supervisors to get the right information. She showed patience with a myriad of questions. Has excellent communication skills, a funny sense of humor and amazing kindness. April demonstrates a love for nursing in her determination to get the right answers related to tricky questions and professionalism with both physicians and other team members. April put my needs first.
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April provided my father with excellent care during our recent stay in the hospital. She is a truly caring nurse who does her job extremely well. April, your love for your patients and your job shows.