Here’s what Allie’s nominators said:

Allie consistently gives her undivided attention and devotion to each patient. However, we recently had a family in which Allie went above and beyond her nursing responsibilities. We took a patient as a transfer from NICU several weeks ago and Allie and several of the other nurses immediately bonded not only with the newborn, but with the family as well. The patient ended up staying on the unit for a very long time due to complications. Needless to say, it was a trying experience for the new family. Allie helped organize a “night out” for the parents and collected donations from the unit to give them a gift basket. She also volunteered to babysit for the patient after her shift while the parents went on the date we arranged. Allie even authored a beautiful poem for the family…

She came into this world so innocent and sweet,
With tiny little hands and tiny little feet.
It came as quite a shock when she first arrived,
But since the day she was born you’ve been steadfast by her side.
She came into this world early and the first months will have its trials,
But it’s no doubt with you for parents, her life will be filled with smiles.
She’ll soon be making progress, by leaps and by bounds.
She’ll no longer be weighed in ounces; she’ll soon be weighed in pounds.
Because she decided to come early, rather than come late,
We think her mommy and daddy could use a dinner date.
You’ve done so much for her already and because she dearly loves you,
It’s time for her proud parents to have a night out just for two.
These are nurse’s orders, because we love you so.
This Friday night at 6, out to dinner you will go!
We won’t take no for an answer, any refusing will be in vain.
On Friday night at 6, let us love on Andie Jane!


This is only one example of what makes Allie an amazing nurse, compassionate friend, and role model. She truly is exceptional.