Kate has made our unit a beautiful place to work and has brought our family in CPS ever closer. She is a very skilled and intelligent nurse, which is of utmost importance; however, Kate balances her skill with compassion, joy, empathy, and patience. She has beautiful qualities like those mentioned, yet she is honest, fair, firm, and serious. She is respected and loved by both patients and staff.

During Christmas, I had the personal privilege of helping Kate transform CPS into a magical holiday home. She orchestrated funds for decorations, a Christmas tree, treats, games, and gifts for the patients and staff. The patients were laughing and joking, and smiling. It brought tears of joy to our eyes. I was also able to distribute gifts to other departments in the hospital that we work with, which was all of her own volition.

She is a wonderful example and mentor to all, but especially to me. I have learned how to be better at my job because of working with Kate. I would like to end this letter with a quote from a patient on Christmas that I will forever hold in my heart. “Today was one of the best holidays I’ve had, even better than some I have had at home. Thank you all so much for making this Christmas so special for us.” Thank you to Kate for making Christmas so special and for bringing so many other positive, bright moments to CPS.