Aileen Winston
August 2025
Aileen
Winston
,
RN
Emergency Room
Slidell Memorial Hospital East
Slidell
,
LA
United States
I was being checked for sepsis, which required multiple sticks, yet this ended up being one of the least traumatic hospital visits I've ever had, all because of her patience, skill, and kindness.
Ms. Aileen was absolutely amazing during my hospital stay. I've unfortunately been to the hospital more times this year than I'd like to admit, and from the moment she walked into my room, she showed such genuine care and compassion. I have an intense fear of needles, and she took the time to ask what would help me feel more comfortable. She followed through exactly, explaining each step before she did it. I was being checked for sepsis, which required multiple sticks, yet this ended up being one of the least traumatic hospital visits I've ever had, all because of her patience, skill, and kindness. Once my pain was under control, we began talking about breastfeeding. Our conversation felt so natural and personal that I didn't feel like just another patient. She shared stories about her own children and listened with interest as I talked about mine. That human connection made such a difference in my experience and my healing. Ms. Aileen truly embodies what nursing is all about: skill, compassion, and the ability to make patients feel valued and cared for as people, not just cases. She turned what could have been another stressful hospital visit into a positive, memorable one.