Acacia
Hellwig
August 2012
Acacia
Hellwig
,
RN
Mom/Baby
Lutheran Medical Center
Wheat Ridge
,
CO
United States
Photo (l-r): Marcia Teague, Clinical Manager; Acacia Hellwig, DAISY Honoree; Deb Hedrick, Clinical Director; Geri Towndrow, Interim VP/CNO
Acacia was my postpartum RN the morning after my unplanned caesarian with my son. I have worked with Acacia for several years and know her to be an excellent nurse, but the level of caring and compassion she provided to me and my family was beyond even my expectations. Acacia welcomed my children (ages 8 and 6) and helped me facilitate their meeting their baby brother. She made our first day together as a family so amazing despite the unplanned changes in our birth plan. She also advocated for me when I had pain issues following my surgery and ensured that my pain stayed under control so that I could be present for my son. I can’t even describe the gratitude I feel toward Acacia and I am honored to work side by side with her.
Acacia was my postpartum RN the morning after my unplanned caesarian with my son. I have worked with Acacia for several years and know her to be an excellent nurse, but the level of caring and compassion she provided to me and my family was beyond even my expectations. Acacia welcomed my children (ages 8 and 6) and helped me facilitate their meeting their baby brother. She made our first day together as a family so amazing despite the unplanned changes in our birth plan. She also advocated for me when I had pain issues following my surgery and ensured that my pain stayed under control so that I could be present for my son. I can’t even describe the gratitude I feel toward Acacia and I am honored to work side by side with her.