Laura Martinez
April 2026
Laura
Martinez
,
RN
Methodist Children's Hospital
San Antonio
,
TX
United States
Because of her, what could've been a very traumatic experience became one filled with support and care.
My daughter was hospitalized for four days, and Laura took care of her. She showed exceptional compassion and care during a very frightening time for my teenage daughter. My daughter had to undergo a procedure that felt overwhelming, scary, and filled her with anxiety, but this nurse truly made a difference during this difficult time.
From the moment she walked in, she treated my daughter with kindness, patience, and understanding. She explained every step during her care and made my daughter feel more comfortable. Laura didn't just focus on the medical side, but she spoke and treated my daughter in a way that brought her comfort, reassurance, and calm. She offered gentle and encouraging words that helped to ease my daughter's anxiety.
What stood out the most was how she took the time to truly connect with my daughter while also checking up on me. She recognized my daughter's fear and met it with empathy, never dismissing her feelings. Because of her, what could've been a very traumatic experience became one filled with support and care. As a parent, it meant the world to see someone treat my child not only as a patient, but as a person who needed that level of comfort.
The impact that she had on both of us will never be forgotten. Thank you, Laura!
From the moment she walked in, she treated my daughter with kindness, patience, and understanding. She explained every step during her care and made my daughter feel more comfortable. Laura didn't just focus on the medical side, but she spoke and treated my daughter in a way that brought her comfort, reassurance, and calm. She offered gentle and encouraging words that helped to ease my daughter's anxiety.
What stood out the most was how she took the time to truly connect with my daughter while also checking up on me. She recognized my daughter's fear and met it with empathy, never dismissing her feelings. Because of her, what could've been a very traumatic experience became one filled with support and care. As a parent, it meant the world to see someone treat my child not only as a patient, but as a person who needed that level of comfort.
The impact that she had on both of us will never be forgotten. Thank you, Laura!