Not only is Nicole a great nurse, but the heart and compassion she shows for her patients is unmatched. Nicole is constantly praised by her patients for going above and beyond for each and every one of them, as well as for everyone else in need. She is excellent with our chemotherapy patients because of her attention to detail and unmatched compassion for those going through an incredibly difficult time in their lives.

One Sunday, Nicole took it upon herself to hand-make a crocheted bear for a cancer patient going through chemo that had been on our floor for several weeks. She was alone and unable to see her family due to being immunocompromised and not feeling well. Nicole stated, "I didn't want the patient to feel alone and for her to know that we are here for her." Nicole even went as far as to ask what the patient's favorite color was to make sure that the bear was personalized for her.

Additionally, Nicole is always willing to help other nurses, despite her busy assignment. She is always being praised during employee rounds for her willingness to help and her positive attitude, despite any stress she is facing throughout the day. PCTs love that she is willing to help or even complete any hygiene needs of her patients.

Nicole has been precepting a new RN during her orientation period. Nicole is an excellent, detail-oriented teacher, while also keeping on time with medication, pain regimens, and all-around patient needs of all of her patients.

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I spoke with a patient who was transferred to us for a higher level of care from an outside hospital. Her daughter was an OR nurse here, and she always wanted to see what her daughter was always raving about. She is amazed at the staff and care she has received while admitted to our hospital and floor. She states, "The staff here are much warmer than Redlands Community. I was very excited to be transferred here for my surgery."

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Patient states, "Nicole was warm and caring." She could feel that Nicole was meant to be a nurse by the way she treated her from the second she walked in the room. She was welcoming, kind, and the way she explained her care was exceptional. The patient felt that the Nicole was committed to ensuring she receiving the best care possible by checking on her frequently, even when she didn't press the call light, bringing her medications quickly and by making her feel like she was involved in her care.

Nicole is always willing to help other nurses on the floor, regardless of her patient load, help with call lights, volunteer to move patients, or anything else that is needed. She is an excellent example of what ICARE stands for by her excellence in patient care, her compassion for other staff and patients, and her respect for human life by the nonjudgmental approach she takes with all of her patients.”