Leyland Hang
July 2025
Leyland
Hang
,
RN
ED
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles
,
CA
United States
He really made everything go so much better than it could have gone.
It is not often that an Emergency Room nurse is remembered by name - let alone being recognized as a "superstar' during her care. But that’s precisely what happened with Leyland Hang, who recently received a heartfelt thank you from a patient so moved by his care that she personally wrote to Dr. Spellberg to express her gratitude. In a fast-paced environment like the ER, where patients often come and go quickly, it speaks volumes when someone takes the time to acknowledge the impact a nurse made. Leyland's compassion, professionalism, and calming presence clearly left a lasting impression- and I couldn't be prouder to have him on our ED Team. Please see the attached email from Dr. Spellberg:
"I received a communication from a patient who was in our ED yesterday after being hit by a car while crossing the street. This person is active on social media, and we had actually given her a tour of the facility a month or two ago at her request. Fortunately, she wasn't too severely injured by the accident and was discharged from the ED without being admitted. She wrote that she had an outstanding experience with us. Praised the physicians who cared for her and added the following."
"The one who stood out the most was Nurse Leland. He was the absolute best. He really made everything go so much better than it could have gone. Very attentive and helpful, it isn't very comfortable having to pee in a bedpan! He made a big difference. Everyone was really great, but Leland is a superstar."
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I've known Leyland as an SNW in the Emergency Department. He expressed his interest in becoming an Emergency Department Nurse early on. During that time, I had the opportunity to observe his work ethic and ability to work in a team environment. He always went above and beyond. Fast forward: after completing the ER Training program, he was very humble and a little nervous about being on his own. He hoped to become a well-rounded, experienced nurse. I am very proud of Leyland and would like to thank him for saying yes to joining our team and making a difference in the lives of patients we serve.
"I received a communication from a patient who was in our ED yesterday after being hit by a car while crossing the street. This person is active on social media, and we had actually given her a tour of the facility a month or two ago at her request. Fortunately, she wasn't too severely injured by the accident and was discharged from the ED without being admitted. She wrote that she had an outstanding experience with us. Praised the physicians who cared for her and added the following."
"The one who stood out the most was Nurse Leland. He was the absolute best. He really made everything go so much better than it could have gone. Very attentive and helpful, it isn't very comfortable having to pee in a bedpan! He made a big difference. Everyone was really great, but Leland is a superstar."
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I've known Leyland as an SNW in the Emergency Department. He expressed his interest in becoming an Emergency Department Nurse early on. During that time, I had the opportunity to observe his work ethic and ability to work in a team environment. He always went above and beyond. Fast forward: after completing the ER Training program, he was very humble and a little nervous about being on his own. He hoped to become a well-rounded, experienced nurse. I am very proud of Leyland and would like to thank him for saying yes to joining our team and making a difference in the lives of patients we serve.