Amy Parrott
December 2025
Amy
Parrott
,
RN
MICU
Baylor Scott and White Temple
Temple
,
TX
United States
Amy helped me find my voice when I felt powerless. She didn't just give me permission to speak up about my pain; she made me understand that it was actually my responsibility to do so.
I was admitted to the Medical ICU, and Amy P was my nurse for day shifts on both the. I want to nominate Amy because she fundamentally changed how I approached my own care during one of the most difficult times in my life.
When I first arrived in the ICU, I was dealing with severe, constant pain. As a patient, I felt like I should just endure it - that asking for help somehow made me weak or difficult. I was afraid that if I complained about pain, the medical team would think I was just seeking drugs or being dramatic.
Amy saw right through this. She noticed I was suffering and took the time to really talk with me about what I was experiencing. What she did next was life-changing: she taught me that pain isn't something I'm supposed to just tolerate. She explained that my body needed comfort and rest to actually heal, and that being in agony wasn't helping my recovery - it was hurting it.
When my doctor came to check on me, I was planning to give my usual "I'm doing okay" response, even though I wasn't okay at all. Amy stood right there with me and gently encouraged me to tell the truth about my pain levels. She made it clear that advocating for myself wasn't being a burden - it was being a good patient who wanted to get better.
That moment changed everything. Amy helped me find my voice when I felt powerless. She didn't just give me permission to speak up about my pain; she made me understand that it was actually my responsibility to do so.
The difference was immediate. Once I had proper pain management, I could actually rest. I could focus on healing instead of just surviving each moment. Amy also taught me how to rate my pain accurately and communicate what I was feeling, which has helped me throughout my entire stay.
Amy treated me with such dignity and respect. She never rushed through explanations or made me feel stupid for asking questions. Every interaction with her made me feel like I mattered as a person, not just as another patient to get through her shift.
In just two days, Amy gave me tools I'll carry forward in all my medical care. She showed me what it means to be an advocate for my own health, and she did it with such kindness and professionalism.
This is exactly the kind of exceptional nursing care that deserves recognition.
When I first arrived in the ICU, I was dealing with severe, constant pain. As a patient, I felt like I should just endure it - that asking for help somehow made me weak or difficult. I was afraid that if I complained about pain, the medical team would think I was just seeking drugs or being dramatic.
Amy saw right through this. She noticed I was suffering and took the time to really talk with me about what I was experiencing. What she did next was life-changing: she taught me that pain isn't something I'm supposed to just tolerate. She explained that my body needed comfort and rest to actually heal, and that being in agony wasn't helping my recovery - it was hurting it.
When my doctor came to check on me, I was planning to give my usual "I'm doing okay" response, even though I wasn't okay at all. Amy stood right there with me and gently encouraged me to tell the truth about my pain levels. She made it clear that advocating for myself wasn't being a burden - it was being a good patient who wanted to get better.
That moment changed everything. Amy helped me find my voice when I felt powerless. She didn't just give me permission to speak up about my pain; she made me understand that it was actually my responsibility to do so.
The difference was immediate. Once I had proper pain management, I could actually rest. I could focus on healing instead of just surviving each moment. Amy also taught me how to rate my pain accurately and communicate what I was feeling, which has helped me throughout my entire stay.
Amy treated me with such dignity and respect. She never rushed through explanations or made me feel stupid for asking questions. Every interaction with her made me feel like I mattered as a person, not just as another patient to get through her shift.
In just two days, Amy gave me tools I'll carry forward in all my medical care. She showed me what it means to be an advocate for my own health, and she did it with such kindness and professionalism.
This is exactly the kind of exceptional nursing care that deserves recognition.