Dawn Poythress
April 2024
Dawn
Poythress
,
RN
Women's Services
Granville Health System
Oxford
,
NC
United States
Ultimately, I had to go down for a c-section. While I knew I had to, I cried because I was scared, and I caught Dawn tearing up with me. I knew she truly cared about my outcome.
Dawn was my day shift nurse for two days while I was on the labor and delivery floor. I came in for an induction on Monday night with the intention of having my baby on Tuesday sometime. On Tuesday, Dawn began to show how dedicated she was to patient care. She explained what steps the doctor was planning to take and ensured I understood. She helped me make decisions regarding pain management leading up to the doctor breaking my water. I was so scared of being in pain. She drew upon her clinical experience and passionate patient care experience to help me choose the right moment for my epidural. While waiting on the anesthesiologist, she ensured that I was comfortable and answered any questions or concerns I had. She stood with me and comforted me throughout the procedure.
As the day progressed, Dawn ensured that I was comfortable. She came in and continued to change my positions to help my labor progress. As her Tuesday shift drew to a close, I was seven centimeters, and we felt labor would begin soon. Dawn considered staying past her shift to see the labor process through. The next day, Dawn jumped right in to ensure that my positioning was conducive to dilation and called the doctor and sat me up to labor down while we waited. Once the doctor arrived, Dawn stayed by my side to coach me through my labor. I even caught her pushing a little with me.
Ultimately, I had to go down for a c-section. While I knew I had to, I cried because I was scared, and I caught Dawn tearing up with me. I knew she truly cared about my outcome. While I waited to go down for the c-section, Dawn came in and comforted me. She explained what would happen before, during, and after the procedure. She reassured me that she would be there as well. During the procedure, Dawn brought my baby over to me and allowed me to see him and kiss him. She began to give the same care to my baby that she had given to me.
Dawn is more than deserving of this award. Her patient care truly made a difference in the experience I had in labor and delivery. She anticipated my needs. She ensured that my concerns were answered and addressed. She provided care that will stay with me for a lifetime.
As the day progressed, Dawn ensured that I was comfortable. She came in and continued to change my positions to help my labor progress. As her Tuesday shift drew to a close, I was seven centimeters, and we felt labor would begin soon. Dawn considered staying past her shift to see the labor process through. The next day, Dawn jumped right in to ensure that my positioning was conducive to dilation and called the doctor and sat me up to labor down while we waited. Once the doctor arrived, Dawn stayed by my side to coach me through my labor. I even caught her pushing a little with me.
Ultimately, I had to go down for a c-section. While I knew I had to, I cried because I was scared, and I caught Dawn tearing up with me. I knew she truly cared about my outcome. While I waited to go down for the c-section, Dawn came in and comforted me. She explained what would happen before, during, and after the procedure. She reassured me that she would be there as well. During the procedure, Dawn brought my baby over to me and allowed me to see him and kiss him. She began to give the same care to my baby that she had given to me.
Dawn is more than deserving of this award. Her patient care truly made a difference in the experience I had in labor and delivery. She anticipated my needs. She ensured that my concerns were answered and addressed. She provided care that will stay with me for a lifetime.