Benjamin Harris-Smith
April 2024
Benjamin
Harris-Smith
,
BSN, RN
1600-General Surgery
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Lawrenceville
,
GA
United States

 

 

 

His unwavering commitment to his patients truly shines through, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had him by my side during such a challenging time.
My son has been in and out of hospitals since kidney failure in 2016.  We’ve experienced the expertise (and the lack of such) for over 7 years.  In all our hospital stays, this nurse ranks high above all the best that we’ve encountered.  His belief in my son’s ability to eat solid food, although he had a PEG tube in his stomach, clearly inspired and motivated him to believe intensely in his ability.  This nurse’s positive energy and happy spirit dominate the atmosphere wherever he’s engaged.  I believe that he has been innately gifted with the natural ability to excel above those with whom mediocrity is so common.  He raises the bar in connecting and bonding with his patients.  Another significant characteristic that highly qualifies him is that he advocates for his patients’ desire to demonstrate that he has reached a level in the prescribed treatment that has exceeded the limitations.  He stands way out amongst the rest to the extent that he should be training nurses.  Empathy and encouragement come sincerely and easily.  Again, essentially, he constitutes the true HERO status.  His knowledge is combined with his eagerness to help patients and heal their hearts and souls.  He gives more than medicine—he gives a new spirit that allows the patient to heal.  I sincerely pray that in his life, he gets what he earns and deserves, because you don’t run across his kind every day!

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This nurse is the best nurse ever!  I have the pleasure of working with him and have never met a nurse as hard-working as him.  He exemplifies amazing teamwork and is polite with staff and patients.  He practices great patient-centered care, respect, honesty, kindness, and compassion.  Patients absolutely love him and always ask for him to come back. When other nurses ask him for a favor, he quickly jumps into doing it.  He always listens to everyone's concerns, checks on the team, and is very helpful.  Thank you so much for all you do!

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He is amazing!  He is always there to help in any way and always makes time for patients.  When my patient was upset, he was there to comfort her and make her laugh at the end of the day.  He is the definition of what a nurse should be.

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I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional care and compassion this nurse provided during my time in the hospital. His dedication and expertise made a significant difference in my recovery journey, and I cannot thank him enough for his kindness and great support. His unwavering commitment to his patients truly shines through, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had him by my side during such a challenging time. Thank you for everything you do, not just for me but for all those under your care. You are truly an outstanding nurse, and your efforts did not go unnoticed. The health profession needs billions like you. I hope you become a doctor one day soon.