Dewana Avant
June 2015
Dewana
Avant
,
LPN
Rehab
Mount Sinai Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Chicago
,
IL
United States

 

 

 

Dewana Avant LPN at Sinai Health System's Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital in Chicago was nominated by 2 patients and a number of fellow nurses, who wrote:

My son died while I was a patient here. When my family came to break the news, I was a mess. I was so sad, but Dewana was here. Dewana is such a bright and lovely nurse. She has a contagious personality. Before I knew it, I was laughing, and getting through the day was not so hard. I was so glad that she was here and that she was my nurse. She is a very kind person that God put in my life. I love you Dewana. My family loves you too. Thank you for taking care of me. There cannot be a nicer person in this world. In my bad time, you put a smile on my face. You are so special. May God bless you with all you ask for and more!

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She is so positive, always in a good mood, she's so motivating and she makes me laugh all the time. I love her as my nurse.

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Dewana is one of the most kind, organized, efficient team players here. Her personality and work performance goes beyond exceptional. I have worked with her for many years and nothing ever changes about her. She is the same with each and every patient. Everyone of her patients loves her. Her interactions with them are far beyond great. She makes her patients feel comfortable and she takes time with them and shows concern and encouragement. She makes sure that her patients understand every aspect of their treatment, educating them in medications and their treatment goals.

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Nurse Avant to me is a very good nurse with the patients. I always see her with a smile when interacting with the patients and always overhear the patients thanking her for her help.

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She is a great nurse, never complains, always there to help. She is the ultimate team player.

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She is a wonderful nurse. She goes beyond her title. She always is helping others with a big smile and heart of gold. No matter what the need, you can always depend on her to step in and help. She is an excellent co-worker and nurse.



She is a great example of an excellent nurse. I have worked with her for 3 years and never have I heard her complain no matter how bad a day it may be. Her relationship with the patients is amazing. They are always asking for her and wanting her to be their nurse. She is a go-to nurse that is always willing to help, whether it's offering compassion or concerns with patients or staff. She is my role model nurse and person!

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Today I was working by myself with 11 patients and thinking it would be a stressful day. But Dewana made it a very good and stress-free day. Such a wonderful team player. She answered call lights without being asked, she assisted with patient care and always asked if I needed help with anything. She always goes beyond. She is a true definition of a nurse. I am so honored to be able to work with her. She is beyond excellent.