Florence Gitonga
May 2025
Florence
Gitonga
,
BSN, RN
Nursing G12
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston
,
TX
United States
Florence's gift for caregiving goes beyond medical expertise; it touches the very essence of what it means to heal and support.
Even in the face of painful procedures and a life-threatening disease, the exceptional care Florence provided has left an indelible mark on both my wife and me. Her warm heart and reassuring demeanor soothed our worried souls, providing comfort when we needed it most. Florence is more than a caregiver; she's a guardian angel in scrubs. Her compassion extended beyond my bedside to embrace my devoted wife, offering her the comfort of warm blankets, beverages, and soft pillows as she stayed by my side in a not-so-soft recliner. She didn't just administer medications and procedures; she administered hope, kindness, and understanding in equal measure. In the sterile environment of a hospital, she brought warmth and humanity. Florence's gift for caregiving goes beyond medical expertise; it touches the very essence of what it means to heal and support.