Adrianne Elsey
October 2021
Adrianne
Elsey
,
RN
Obstetrics
Olympic Medical Center
Port Angeles
,
WA
United States

 

 

 

Adrianne held my hand while I cried, and reassured me she would be with me during my surgery.
Nurturing, respectful, understanding, professional, skilled. Adrianne exceeded in all these areas. I have never met a more qualified nurse than her. I once read that a nurse is to a patient like a mother is to a child. I can’t agree more. My mom was unable to be with me and was so thankful that Adrianne was my nurse. Adrianne was by my side during my labor which eventually lead to a C-Section... my worst nightmare.

Adrianne protected, respected, and maintained my modesty during labor and delivery which provided a comfortable environment and I did not feel discouraged but empowered in directing my care. Adrianne held my hand while I cried, and reassured me she would be with me during my surgery. Adrianne kept me informed and was honest with me, my condition, and the condition of my child who had developed some mild/moderate respiratory distress. I was not able to have my daughter until later that day, as she was being monitored. I knew she was in good hands as Adrianne pays exceptional attention to detail and is incredibly skilled in her profession.

The most important quality Adrianne possesses is the ability to listen and educate. When I felt something was wrong she listened to what I had to say, such as, my daughter was breathing funny after she was cleared by the doctors. Then she evaluated, of course, it would never happen when she was present, but Adrianne never once doubted what I said. Then she would educate me on what I was to do if this happened again. I felt prepared for anything. She educated me on how to get in and out of bed. She could tell when I was struggling with a situation and would educate. My recovery was incredibly fast because of her and everyone on that floor and I now have a healthy baby girl. Thank you so much!!