September 2026 Honoree

Juli Sharpnack, RN

  • Broadlawns Medical Center
  • Des Moines
    ,
    IA
    ,
    United States
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Juli was truly everything I needed and more during one of the most important and vulnerable moments of my life. From the second she walked in, she brought this calm, warm energy that instantly made me feel safe. She didn’t just do her job; she showed up with so much heart, and you could feel how much she genuinely cared. When I was getting my epidural, I was scared and overwhelmed, and she was right there, hands-on, talking me through it, grounding me, supporting me in a way I’ll never forget. She was so knowledgeable and confident, but also so gentle and kind, and that combination meant everything in that moment. Julie made me feel seen. She noticed every little thing, anticipating what I needed before I could even say it out loud. I never once felt like “just another patient.” I felt cared for, respected, and truly looked after the entire time she was with me. The way she cared for my baby melted my heart. She was so soft, so loving, and so intentional. And she didn’t just take care of me; she embraced my support people too. Everyone in the room felt her kindness, and we all connected with her so naturally. We didn’t just appreciate her… we absolutely adored her. Because of Juli, my experience wasn’t just “okay”; it was beautiful. She brought comfort, strength, and peace into a moment that could have been so overwhelming, and I will carry that with me forever. I am so incredibly grateful for her.

Thank you, Juli, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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