Kelcie M LaChapelle
October 2025
Kelcie M
LaChapelle
,
RN
Birthing Center
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital
Rhinelander
,
WI
United States
A lot of nurses do their job because that is their job, but it was abundantly clear that with Kelcie, it is a calling.
I had recently moved from California to Wisconsin in January of this year. In the process of moving, an unexpected pregnancy showed up. To say there was a culture change with our move goes without saying, but in March, I developed sepsis and was admitted to your hospital.
Being new to the community and with my husband tending to our three other children, I was alone and at times scared. That is where Kelcie stepped in. Not only was she incredibly kind, but she also took an interest in my story and made me feel safe. I felt like I was getting the best care.
She engaged in conversation about my hobbies and asked me to show her my cross-stitching project, which was a stocking I had started. She would check on my progress throughout my stay and thorough our conversations I began to feel part of this community. She explained every medication and procedure to me in a way that I could understand and made me feel at ease with my treatment.
Fast forward to when I went into labor with our unexpected bundle of joy. Kelcie was our nurse! She remembered me from the previous stay and instantly made me feel comfortable. She asked how my stocking was coming along, and I was able to show a picture of the finished product!
She was there every step of the way, explaining what was happening and giving me choices at each step. Not only did she take care of me, but she made my husband and mom feel extremely confident that I was in good hands. She recognized my sense of humor and communication style and adapted my care to totally meet my needs.
Not only was she compassionate and an excellent communicator, but she is also a pro at what she does. My mom happens to be a nurse of over 40 years and was impressed with her professionalism and at the same time her personal touches to my care that included the whole family.
Our baby was born a couple of hours after her shift ended, but the night nurse told me that Kelsie had checked in to see how I had done and if a baby had arrived yet.
A lot of nurses do their job because that is their job, but it was abundantly clear that with Kelcie, it is a calling. She will be remembered as my daughter grows, and also for making me feel part of my new community.
Being new to the community and with my husband tending to our three other children, I was alone and at times scared. That is where Kelcie stepped in. Not only was she incredibly kind, but she also took an interest in my story and made me feel safe. I felt like I was getting the best care.
She engaged in conversation about my hobbies and asked me to show her my cross-stitching project, which was a stocking I had started. She would check on my progress throughout my stay and thorough our conversations I began to feel part of this community. She explained every medication and procedure to me in a way that I could understand and made me feel at ease with my treatment.
Fast forward to when I went into labor with our unexpected bundle of joy. Kelcie was our nurse! She remembered me from the previous stay and instantly made me feel comfortable. She asked how my stocking was coming along, and I was able to show a picture of the finished product!
She was there every step of the way, explaining what was happening and giving me choices at each step. Not only did she take care of me, but she made my husband and mom feel extremely confident that I was in good hands. She recognized my sense of humor and communication style and adapted my care to totally meet my needs.
Not only was she compassionate and an excellent communicator, but she is also a pro at what she does. My mom happens to be a nurse of over 40 years and was impressed with her professionalism and at the same time her personal touches to my care that included the whole family.
Our baby was born a couple of hours after her shift ended, but the night nurse told me that Kelsie had checked in to see how I had done and if a baby had arrived yet.
A lot of nurses do their job because that is their job, but it was abundantly clear that with Kelcie, it is a calling. She will be remembered as my daughter grows, and also for making me feel part of my new community.