“There hasn’t been a patient, family member, or employee that hasn’t felt special when interacting with Elaine,” said the colleague who nominated her. Elaine was nominated for her versatility, her willingness to help whenever needed, and her compassion for her patients. “Elaine ensures that each patient interaction is tailored to that patient’s needs. She can be seen sitting by a confused patient’s bed to provide comfort or giving “piggyback” rides to a different patient’s small children,” said her colleague. “She is who we all strive to be as a nurse.”