Jaclyn Hazelton
January 2026
Jaclyn
Hazelton
,
RN, CMSRN
Float Pool
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield
,
OR
United States
She strove to connect with my Dad and me by showing those human skills that go with words: compassion, professionalism, and "I'm here to help".
Jac;yn was empathetic and personable. Made my grandma’s experience and stay more comfortable, and she felt safe and taken care of.
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For ninety-seven years, he was a hardworking, gentlemanly, sweet husband, funny, and a good guy. But during the last day and a half of his life, our Dad began to hallucinate, tried to climb out of his hospital bed, and became combative. He didn't know any better. His tired body and mind were just wearing out. With failing heart, cognitive decline, and other medical issues, he was admitted to McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center and passed away just two days later.
The staff in the Emergency Room and Medical Care Center, Level 3 East Wing, demonstrated exemplary care and compassion for our Father. When I (his son) entered his room in the Medical Care Center, Level 3 East Wing, nurse Jaclyn Hazelton was one of the first people I met. She strove to connect with my Dad and me by showing those human skills that go with words: compassion, professionalism, and "I'm here to help".
Ms. Hazelton, throughout her shift, stopped by his room often to provide care, monitor the ongoing Halprin infusion, gave me up-to-date information, and most importantly, bestowed understanding advice regarding how best to make the transition to Hospice care if his family chose to make that choice.
His daughters joined me a few hours later. My sisters pulled up chairs close to Dad, held his hands, gave him love, and lessened his cognitive confusion. Nurse Jaclyn dropped by as often as her busy work load would allow to attend to his needs and answer questions as we discussed among ourselves as a family the need to shift to Hospice care. Jaclyn's counsel was invaluable.
While in the presence of Jaclyn, I was able to observe her amazing skill of multitasking. Her cell phone rang repeatedly, or another staffer would engage Jaclyn in conversation that needed her decision-making. Meanwhile, nurse Jaclyn continued to make us feel like a family, that our Dad's attention was number one. Amazing...
Later, I found out that Jaclyn’s daily commute to work was a long haul to and from her home. Jaclyn was able to recharge at home, only to get up early to repeat her important deeds again.
Jaclyn Hazelton represented to us the highest level of those critical skills of what we observed from many of the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center care family. Our family thanks her.
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For ninety-seven years, he was a hardworking, gentlemanly, sweet husband, funny, and a good guy. But during the last day and a half of his life, our Dad began to hallucinate, tried to climb out of his hospital bed, and became combative. He didn't know any better. His tired body and mind were just wearing out. With failing heart, cognitive decline, and other medical issues, he was admitted to McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center and passed away just two days later.
The staff in the Emergency Room and Medical Care Center, Level 3 East Wing, demonstrated exemplary care and compassion for our Father. When I (his son) entered his room in the Medical Care Center, Level 3 East Wing, nurse Jaclyn Hazelton was one of the first people I met. She strove to connect with my Dad and me by showing those human skills that go with words: compassion, professionalism, and "I'm here to help".
Ms. Hazelton, throughout her shift, stopped by his room often to provide care, monitor the ongoing Halprin infusion, gave me up-to-date information, and most importantly, bestowed understanding advice regarding how best to make the transition to Hospice care if his family chose to make that choice.
His daughters joined me a few hours later. My sisters pulled up chairs close to Dad, held his hands, gave him love, and lessened his cognitive confusion. Nurse Jaclyn dropped by as often as her busy work load would allow to attend to his needs and answer questions as we discussed among ourselves as a family the need to shift to Hospice care. Jaclyn's counsel was invaluable.
While in the presence of Jaclyn, I was able to observe her amazing skill of multitasking. Her cell phone rang repeatedly, or another staffer would engage Jaclyn in conversation that needed her decision-making. Meanwhile, nurse Jaclyn continued to make us feel like a family, that our Dad's attention was number one. Amazing...
Later, I found out that Jaclyn’s daily commute to work was a long haul to and from her home. Jaclyn was able to recharge at home, only to get up early to repeat her important deeds again.
Jaclyn Hazelton represented to us the highest level of those critical skills of what we observed from many of the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center care family. Our family thanks her.