Upon first admittance, Kara came to my room and told me how glad she was that I was here and reassured me that I was in the right place. This may sound surprising, but nobody does that! I have been to Cleveland Clinic, Houston Headache Clinic and numerous others and no one has ever told me that I am in good hands and welcome. She went on daily with sincerity and a true empathy that was not job mandated, but I could see was part of her core make-up, even after 10 years as a nurse.
When I was having bad moments, Kara's hand would go to her heart, and she would look so sad for me and ask how she could help. I could sometimes hear her with other patients and she was exactly the same, a born care-giver. She is a gift to your hospital and your patients. After 15 years of chronic illness, this is the first time I have written a note of praise for one of my care givers. Kara is a gift.
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Kara is a great and inspirational person who kept me laughing. She would easily distract me from my IV meds with laughter, which I much appreciated. She is kind, caring, and put up with my shenanigans. All of the nurses have been so wonderful but Kara is one who really stands out.
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Kara was my admitting nurse and she cared for me with excellence. She gave great IVs, she listened to me and she supported me as I was sad. Her presence entirely transformed my stay here. She is gifted, empathetic and kind.