Kerri was my nurse when I had heart troubles. I was so scared and anxious, and she helped calm my nerves. She always came to check on me and reassured me that my procedure had gone smoothly, making sure I was in good condition. Anytime I needed something, she was there, and my experience with her was truly amazing. You can tell she greatly cares and loves what she does. I tell everyone to go see Rapides Regional for nurses like her.

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As someone who has been in and out of various hospitals while being cared for by numerous nurses, Kerri made me feel special. Knowing she has multiple patients to care for and continues to make a positive impact on all of them speaks volumes. It takes a special person to make you laugh and treat you with the respect you deserve, even in the hospital. Kerri didn't talk much about herself; she was more concerned with getting to know me. She walked me through every step, taking care of me. Her contagious smile made me feel as if I were the only patient in the world, knowing she had others to care for. If there is anything I could say about her in one sentence, it would be this: "Everyone needs a nurse like Kerri, because it's that kind of nurse that teaches you that humanity still exists in a world that's lost."