My recent stay at Griffin is the second time that I have had Josh as a nurse. He is one of the kindest and most professional nurses I have ever had care for me. Josh is clear in his explanations of what is going on. He spends quality time with his patients. Last night there was a gentleman in the room next to mine. He was obviously suffering from some kind of dementia. He was very confused as to where he was and why he was there. I could hear Josh speaking with him, being very considerate of the man's confusion. Josh stayed with him, repeating information in a comforting tone until the gentleman calmed down and was able to fall asleep. At no time did he display any annoyance with the man's inability to understand what was going on.
I was also at Griffin about four weeks ago. At that time, because of dehydration (among other things), I had been taken off my Lasix. This caused my lungs to become filled with fluids and my breathing became difficult. Josh recognized this immediately and consulted with one of the physicians to return me to an IV Lasix. I was also becoming increasingly concerned because it was difficult to breathe. Again, Josh was very comforting in his reassurance that this difficulty would soon pass. I intended to write this the first time, but, as sometimes happens, time goes by. When I heard Josh display the same comforting manner to this other gentleman, I knew I had to write now. I hope that Josh receives the proper recognition for his compassionate and professional manner.