Alesha Holcombe
December 2022
Alesha
Holcombe
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RN
Medical Surgical
Iowa Specialty Hospitals and Clinics
Clarion
,
IA
United States

 

 

 

She balanced monitoring her respiratory status and her emotional status all while trying to reach the patient's son.
Alesha had a very complex patient that was very ill. Not only were her assessment skills spot on to catch changes in the patient’s condition early but she also kept the doctor apprised. When it was determined that the patient needed a higher level of care she managed to wade through an absolute mess with delays, conflicting orders, and having numerous ancillary staff voice opinions on the best care for this patient. Through it all she kept her patient informed and up to date and she used her resources to provide information that she didn’t have. She was compassionate and caring AND she advocated for what her patient wanted and needed. She wasn’t afraid to clarify the patient’s wishes so they could be relayed to the team. She balanced monitoring her respiratory status and her emotional status all while trying to reach the patient's son. The whole situation was just a clustered mess but Alesha kept her patient and her needs in the forefront of her mind. She really shined. Alesha is one of those rare gems. We are so lucky to have her on our team.