Kaitlin
Oldham
May 2022
Kaitlin
Oldham
,
ADN
Danville Community College
Danville
,
VA
United States

 

 

 

Kaitlin provided this patient with a level of comfort and security, that she was begging for Kaitlin’s presence.
As a nursing student Kaitlin demonstrated kindheartedness, leadership, humbleness, and an unmatched dedication to patients and fellow team members. She did these things not only willingly but effortlessly. Kaitlin had a determination about her and obstacles were not viewed as an inconvenience but as an opportunity. During her time in nursing school, she carried, nurtured, and delivered two precious babies. She never missed a beat while caring for or advocating for her patients. With just weeks away from her due date, Kaitlin cared for a very elderly patient who was fearful and afraid. Kaitlin provided this patient with a level of comfort and security, that she was begging for Kaitlin’s presence. Kaitlin put aside her free time to accompany this patient to her procedure so that she wouldn’t be afraid. Afterward, this patient asked for Kaitlin by name each week. She made a deep impact on this patient’s care and life but this is just one example. During the final days of her nursing school journey, Kaitlin was scheduled to complete her clinical time but reached out to me to ask if she could please stay and help because it was very busy and she felt bad for having to leave. She volunteered her time to help out her preceptor and the patients they were caring for. Her kind heart, determination, and dedication to nursing will make a difference in every patient she encounters during her nursing career.