Cassie Hornung
July 2025
Cassie
Hornung
,
RN
West Emergency Department
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln
,
NE
United States

 

 

 

Cassie is one of those rare people whose personality fills a room. She brings a kind of energy and light that can turn even the most stressful shift into something manageable.
I literally cannot express how amazing Cassie is, not only as a nurse, but as a truly kind human. While in the ED, Cassie anticipated my every need, not only medically but also emotionally. After receiving some bad news, Cassie came unprompted and closed my door so my partner and I could have our time. She then checked in with perfect timing. I cannot fit all of my praises and thanks for her beautiful soul. I wish she could have followed me up to the floor after admission because she simply is the best.
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Cassie is one of those rare people whose personality fills a room. She brings a kind of energy and light that can turn even the most stressful shift into something manageable. Her positivity is contagious, and her presence is a reminder that joy and compassion still have a place, even in the high-pressure environment of the ER.

What stands out most about Cassie is her ability to wear her heart on her sleeve. That openness, that emotional authenticity, is something you can see in the way she interacts with patients and colleagues alike. She shows up fully, not just as a nurse, but as a human being. You can tell she truly cares. Her patients feel that.

No matter how busy the shift or how heavy the patient load is, Cassie keeps a happy attitude and offers her help without hesitation. She has a big heart, and it shows in everything she does, from small gestures of kindness to the way she advocates for her patients when no one else is watching. Cassie’s unique personality and unwavering positivity make her a bright spot in our department. Her sprit lifts others, and her compassion is a model for the kind of care we all strive to provide.