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My nomination for this special nurse dates back to when she worked for Fort Hamilton Hospital on IMC. Mrs. Mayer has always displayed strong clinical skills within her practice, but my story is one of compassion. Her patient assignment for the day was to care for a man whom was in his last stage of life. This man had never been married, no children and his last living relative had just passed months before. He was alone. His nurse, Mrs. Mayer being the compassionate nurse she is did not want her patient to pass alone. She contacted volunteer services through Fort Hamilton and created a family for him. Her patient did pass, yet not alone. He is imprinted in the hearts of those who were there that day, especially his nurse. I truly believed he passed in her care because he could feel the compassion she has for her patients. Mrs. Mayer's life long dream has always been to be a nurse, to care for those who are unable to care for themselves. She exemplifies what it means to be an excellent nurse, whether she advocating, communicating or utilizing her strong clinical skills. I have often said anyone can learn to take a blood pressure or given a patient a medication, but to able to therapeutically communicate and give compassion to those you take care of is a gift and is what really makes you a great nurse. She is an amazing nurse and should be recognized for all she gives to her patients and their families. I am very fortunate to know this nurse personally and to have had the opportunity to see her in one of her most favorite settings. I know this to be true because she is my mom.
Nominated by Machelle Kibby