While I appreciate the care I received from all of the nurses during my stay, Katie was exceptional. She is highly intelligent and operates with integrity, compassion, and empathy. She listened to my story about my battle with alcohol and my health issues resulting from it. She was genuinely concerned about my well-being. She asked if I was able to eat at home and was concerned about my pain level from my health conditions. Not once did she judge me. She was excited to hear that I quit drinking in January of 2024. She educated me on nutrition, as I have lost over 100 pounds from not being able to eat. We had long conversations about different things I could try that I had not thought of before. She was not only my nurse, but she was also my cheerleader. She gave me hope and optimism. She treated me with respect when so many others have not. Her excellent bedside manner, wonderful personality, and compassion made me feel so comfortable. She is definitely a role model for others. Katie made me feel important and worth it. She didn’t just do her job, she made a difference in my life.