The nurse that I would like to nominate is Michael. I was hospitalized and I was in Jacobs Medical Center. Michael went above and beyond to make me comfortable during my hospital stay. She was so friendly and always had a smile on her face. She helped me manage my pain so I was never uncomfortable, even though I was hospitalized at the time of the three-day strike and I am sure it was a tough time for the hospital. She aided me so quickly when I needed her. Whether it was for medicine or ice water or anything, Michael truly took care of me, in ways that I will never be able to say thank you enough for. She helped make sure I had warm food after I had surgery and had been fasting all day (I was starving), she ran my shower for me while she taped up my IV to make sure the water was already heated when I got in. And because the supply room was closed due to the strike she went to a completely different floor of the hospital so that I could have the sitz bath that has really helped with my recovery.
On top of all these things, when my mom and I were about to leave the hospital after I was discharged, Michael brought me some juice, string cheese, crackers and a pillow for my ride home. I travel nearly three hours from my home to be treated at UCSD and she made sure that I was comfortable even on my ride home. Michael was wonderful and I was so grateful to have her as a nurse!