One of the extraordinary nurses in the SCI/D V2 unit is RN Thao Nguyen. The traits that make RN Thao extraordinary include the flowing:
-She regularly projects a very pleasant demeanor to patients when she interacts with them. She smiles and occasionally says a simple antidote to make the interaction pleasant.
-She genuinely shows happiness for the patient when positive progress is made and reflects empathy and concern when getting better is slow or setbacks are experienced by the patients.
-When she is the team leader, she starts her shift by checking with patients to see if there is anything needing the attention of the doctors or the staff members.
-When attending to patients' needs she explains how and why medical/clinical procedures and materials are being used. She rechecks doctors' orders if a patient questions what is supposed to be done.
-She has often been called to help by other nurses and willingly makes herself part of the team in those "emergency" situations.
Overall, RN Thao projects a friendly attitude towards patients and other staff members. She works well with her peers. She performs her work responsibilities beyond expectation for patients. Making her an extraordinary nurse in the SCI/D, V2 unit.