Paige Ducharme
March 2026
Paige
Ducharme
,
BSN RN
Endo
Lowell General Hospital
Lowell
,
MA
United States
She never dismissed symptoms, even when the presentation was atypical; she advocated for my dad, communicated clearly with providers, and ensured nothing was overlooked.
My father was brought to the emergency department after suddenly losing the ability to move his left arm. As his daughter, I found this terrifying. Paige immediately stood out for her calm, thorough, and compassionate care in a very busy and overcrowded ED. Paige performed a detailed neurological assessment, listened carefully to both my father and me, and took our concerns seriously and with respect. She never dismissed symptoms, even when the presentation was atypical; she advocated for my dad, communicated clearly with providers, and ensured nothing was overlooked. Beyond her clinical skill, Paige showed extraordinary kindness. She took time to talk with my father, joked with him to ease his anxiety, and made him feel safe and cared for despite having a full assignment. She noticed when he was uncomfortable, helped reposition him, supported his affected arm, and ensured his needs were met without making him feel helpless. Her professionalism, empathy, and teamwork made an overwhelming situation manageable. Paige exemplifies what nursing is meant to be. skilled, attentive, compassionate, and patient-centered. Even under pressure, my father repeatedly said how lucky he felt to have her as his nurse, and I could not agree more. She truly went above and beyond.