Amber L Van Meter
December 2024
Amber L
Van Meter
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BSN, RN, CPN
Pediatric Day Hospital
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Jacksonville
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FL
United States

 

 

 

Amber has held my hand through some of the toughest moments and always advocated for my son.
My son has AKI and has to have his labs drawn by the PICC team in the day-stay hospital in downtown Jacksonville every 6-8 weeks. Amber has been a huge advocate alongside me since 2021. My son was a very hard draw at his young age, and she made sure we got the labs drawn with such compassion and in a timely manner. Amber has held my hand through some of the toughest moments and always advocated for my son. Just recently, there was an issue with his blood tubes in the lab, and she spent her lunch break helping me get it straightened out so my son did not have to get poked again. That's not the first time, nor will it be the last time she goes above and beyond for my son's care. It's been 3 years since we met, and I feel like she has been my friend for life. I know that when I see her, everything is going to be all right. I know my son is not the only one she goes out of her way to help. Her compassion and empathy are what make her one of the best nurses you have at Wolfson. It's nurses like her that make Wolfson a very special place for all children and parents. She is the reason I put my faith in Wolfson. She deserves so much more than just recognition; she is a true blessing!