Alexander showed compassion and kindness as he checked on me several times. Alexander's kindness can be felt though his touch, such a strong man and yet when he should touch me to assist me it was the soft gentle strength that I sensed, such a rare quality. Alexander not only demonstrates the core values of Essentia Health as hospitality, respect, joy, stewardship, justice, and teamwork, but he lives them as they are natural attributes of this nurse.
When it came to discharge, Adam made sure my husband knew the way to the elevators to get the car and I was comfortable sitting in the wheelchair without any anxiety. While Alex and I waited just inside the exit door, waiting for the car, the air seemed to cool off. Without hesitating Alex quickly moved me away from the draft as he was so concerned for the care I received from him and his thoughtfulness to avoid a draft. Alexander is a gift with his happiness and genuine caring smiles from a nurse are important antidotes in recovery.