My uncle was admitted to the hospital from the ER with pneumonia in Orange City, IA. My uncle was also battling pancreatic cancer. I also work in the healthcare field as a CMC/CNA in a residential LTC and memory care facility, and I can tell you I have worked with dozens of nurses over the years; however, I have never met a nurse quite like Whitney.

She was the most compassionate, kindest, caring, relaxed, informative, diligent, and proactive nurse I have ever met. The attention, care, and advocacy she gave my uncle and his family were most exemplary. She went above and beyond in the care she provided, and not once did it go unnoticed, even down to my wanting to assist with his care. I had made a promise I would help take care of him when the time came. Little did I know there wouldn't be much time. Yet, she never shooed me away or asked me to step out. That meant the world to me. Her time management was most honorable as she had other patients to attend to.

She allowed me to voice my concerns and my input on the next step when I felt he needed something more. She never hesitated to voice concerns or notify the doctor. And for this, my uncle never suffered. He was allowed to pass away peacefully and pain-free. She even worried about all of us, if we were cold, hungry, needed a pillow, an ear, or a shoulder. She had it, did it, or gave it.

Ms. Whitney already has wings of an angel.