January 2024
Erin
Dawson
,
BSN, RN
2 South
Mather Hospital
Port Jefferson
,
NY
United States
She has a calm bedside manner and has truly been so very kind to my mother and family during this scary time.
My mother is 68 and battling very aggressive cancer and the complications that have ravaged her body from it. Erin Dawson is one of several nurses we have encountered here at Mather but she is, by far, one of the most gentle, thoughtful, and thorough. She explains everything she is doing and why. She has a calm bedside manner and has truly been so very kind to my mother and family during this scary time. My mom had not eaten properly in weeks and Erin went out of her way in the middle of the night to hunt down tomato soup. She would also close doors to decrease noise and avoided using lights when she could so my mom was a little more comfortable. She checked on my mom over and over and was patient while doing so; always checking to see whether she needed ice chips or nausea meds. Every interaction was approached with respect and sincerity. My mom has been through so much pain and discomfort during this time and Erin truly treated her with compassion. I am blessed to have had her watching over my mom during this difficult time. I will never be able to express my gratitude that Erin was there to support my mother during this scary experience. I can say with confidence, Erin has found her calling.