I was admitted to Parrish Medical Center on a Saturday with surgery planned for Monday. I was in a lot of pain, very sick, and anxious. All of the nurses I had during the four days I was there were nice and caring. However, Allando Stone was beyond nice. Allando was my night nurse for two nights. He always came into my room smiling, and he was a great listener. Allando showed he cared about me as a patient with his great attitude. He was positive and thoughtful. One example of his thoughtfulness and ingenuity made two of my days in the hospital much more bearable. The machine I was hooked up to beeped loudly every time I moved my arm the slightest bit. Because I had not had coffee in several days, I had a major headache, and the beeping was intolerable. I mentioned this to Allando once. He left the room and came back with a pad of gauze, which he taped over the IV line on my arm, and the beeping immediately stopped. I could move my arm freely, which helped me eat, drink water, and move. When other nurses asked what I had on my arm, I explained, and they were duly impressed. I knew they would learn that trick to help others. Allando cared enough to come up with a solution that helped me be more comfortable and lessen the pain in my head. Allando had a full floor with one patient who screamed steadily. He never seemed bothered or frenzied because of that. He kept his great attitude and caring style every time he came into my room. Allando's caring, patience, knowledge, and empathy were constant and are why I am nominating him for this award.