Yosra Al-qhtani
December 2025
Yosra
Al-qhtani
neuroscience OPD
King Fahad Specialist Hospital Dammam
Dammam
Saudi Arabia
This level of commitment was never required of her; she did it purely out of professional and human dedication.
She embodies the true meaning of care, responsibility, and professional commitment. Throughout my supervision of her performance, I witnessed in her a role model in nursing, not only through her skills, but through her heart and her sincere way of serving patients.
One day, we encountered a complex case of a Parkinson’s patient who required the insertion of an Apomorphine pump, a procedure that had never been performed before in the department. Despite it being the first experience of its kind, she saw it as an opportunity to learn and improve the service provided to patients. She volunteered to be the first nurse to implement this therapy in the department.
She began researching, coordinating with the medical team and the company, and dedicated much of her time to training and learning. She followed the pump installation process and monitored the patient closely, ensuring she was fully familiar with every detail to guarantee patient safety and quality of care.
Although the patient was admitted to the inpatient ward while she officially worked in the clinics, she did not see this as an obstacle. On the contrary, she would finish her shift in the clinics and then return to the hospital after working hours, every day, to follow up on the patient personally. She made sure the patient was responding well to the treatment and provided clear and accurate instructions to the on-duty nursing staff. This level of commitment was never required of her; she did it purely out of professional and human dedication.
Her efforts continued until the patient’s condition stabilized and showed significant improvement. This experience became a source of pride for the department and the entire team, as she became the first nurse to implement the Apomorphine pump for a Parkinson’s patient, opening the door to advancing the service and improving the quality of care for future patients.
I also observed how she further developed herself by attending specialized Apomorphine courses to deliver the highest standard of care. She continued following up with patients even after their discharge and remained in communication with them to ensure their condition remained stable.
Through everything she offered, she proved that nursing is not a routine job; it is a calling that requires passion, dedication, and patience. Her performance was full of initiative, compassion, and genuine care for each patient as if they were a member of her own family.
One day, we encountered a complex case of a Parkinson’s patient who required the insertion of an Apomorphine pump, a procedure that had never been performed before in the department. Despite it being the first experience of its kind, she saw it as an opportunity to learn and improve the service provided to patients. She volunteered to be the first nurse to implement this therapy in the department.
She began researching, coordinating with the medical team and the company, and dedicated much of her time to training and learning. She followed the pump installation process and monitored the patient closely, ensuring she was fully familiar with every detail to guarantee patient safety and quality of care.
Although the patient was admitted to the inpatient ward while she officially worked in the clinics, she did not see this as an obstacle. On the contrary, she would finish her shift in the clinics and then return to the hospital after working hours, every day, to follow up on the patient personally. She made sure the patient was responding well to the treatment and provided clear and accurate instructions to the on-duty nursing staff. This level of commitment was never required of her; she did it purely out of professional and human dedication.
Her efforts continued until the patient’s condition stabilized and showed significant improvement. This experience became a source of pride for the department and the entire team, as she became the first nurse to implement the Apomorphine pump for a Parkinson’s patient, opening the door to advancing the service and improving the quality of care for future patients.
I also observed how she further developed herself by attending specialized Apomorphine courses to deliver the highest standard of care. She continued following up with patients even after their discharge and remained in communication with them to ensure their condition remained stable.
Through everything she offered, she proved that nursing is not a routine job; it is a calling that requires passion, dedication, and patience. Her performance was full of initiative, compassion, and genuine care for each patient as if they were a member of her own family.