Adam Sapp
January 2026
Adam
Sapp
,
RN
CSU
AdventHealth Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte
,
FL
United States
I will be honest, living in Charlotte, NC, where we have exceptional hospital systems and specialists, I came down fully prepared with my research and a plan to move mom closer to me if we had the time. We didn’t. And it ended up being more than OK.
From the very first nurse who cared for my mom in the ER, to the nurses on the cardiovascular floor, to her doctors and surgeon, Dr. B, we felt completely confident in the care team at AdventHealth Port Charlotte. But this nurse stood out in a truly remarkable way.
Adam was my mom's nurse on day 1 post-op following her triple bypass, and he treated her as if she were his own mother. His level of care went far beyond what we ever expected.
From his gentle, compassionate touch to the way he listened attentively to her needs, read her body language, asked proactive questions, and anticipated concerns before they were voiced. Adam demonstrated both exceptional clinical skill and genuine human kindness.
He motivated her to walk without ever pushing her, balancing encouragement with respect for her limits. Before her third walk of the day, she stood up and became dizzy and nauseous. As she sat back down, he immediately held her hair back in case she became sick, offering reassurance and patience without a hint of rush or frustration. That quiet, compassionate moment spoke volumes.
Adam showed her extraordinary patience and calm before encouraging her to attempt that final walk of the day when she was ready. He also took exceptional care of her while walking her through every step of the day, including having her first chest tube removed. He explained what to expect, easing her fear, and handling the entire process with steady confidence and compassion.
Even during moments that can be uncomfortable or vulnerable, such as cleaning her central line. Adam treated her with dignity, patience, and intentional care that put us all at ease. Because of him, she felt safe, respected, and truly seen during one of the most frightening experiences of her life.
We felt so strongly about Adam's care that when he told us he was working the next day, I immediately asked if we could request him as her nurse again. We called the charge nurse later that evening to make the request and let her know how amazing Adam had been.
Adam is exactly the kind of nurse every patient hopes for, and every hospital should be proud of. He embodies compassion, excellence, and the heart of nursing.
From the very first nurse who cared for my mom in the ER, to the nurses on the cardiovascular floor, to her doctors and surgeon, Dr. B, we felt completely confident in the care team at AdventHealth Port Charlotte. But this nurse stood out in a truly remarkable way.
Adam was my mom's nurse on day 1 post-op following her triple bypass, and he treated her as if she were his own mother. His level of care went far beyond what we ever expected.
From his gentle, compassionate touch to the way he listened attentively to her needs, read her body language, asked proactive questions, and anticipated concerns before they were voiced. Adam demonstrated both exceptional clinical skill and genuine human kindness.
He motivated her to walk without ever pushing her, balancing encouragement with respect for her limits. Before her third walk of the day, she stood up and became dizzy and nauseous. As she sat back down, he immediately held her hair back in case she became sick, offering reassurance and patience without a hint of rush or frustration. That quiet, compassionate moment spoke volumes.
Adam showed her extraordinary patience and calm before encouraging her to attempt that final walk of the day when she was ready. He also took exceptional care of her while walking her through every step of the day, including having her first chest tube removed. He explained what to expect, easing her fear, and handling the entire process with steady confidence and compassion.
Even during moments that can be uncomfortable or vulnerable, such as cleaning her central line. Adam treated her with dignity, patience, and intentional care that put us all at ease. Because of him, she felt safe, respected, and truly seen during one of the most frightening experiences of her life.
We felt so strongly about Adam's care that when he told us he was working the next day, I immediately asked if we could request him as her nurse again. We called the charge nurse later that evening to make the request and let her know how amazing Adam had been.
Adam is exactly the kind of nurse every patient hopes for, and every hospital should be proud of. He embodies compassion, excellence, and the heart of nursing.