February 2025
Felycia S.
Lane
,
RN
Family Practice
Essentia Health
Duluth
,
MN
United States
Her compassionate and prompt replies made a significant difference in the care our mother received and prolonged her life despite multiple health challenges.
We are profoundly grateful for the care and compassion our mother received from Felycia over many years. Our mother had numerous health conditions that required frequent care consultations each week. These included heart disease, multiple cancer diagnoses, chronic kidney disease, and follow- ups for various procedures. The cornerstone of her care was her primary care provider and nurse, Felycia Lane. Felycia consistently went above and beyond to respond to our mother' s needs. For her weekly shots over a couple of years, Felycia would wait for her hemoglobin lab results to come back and then administer the shot. During this time, they developed a bond that went beyond that of a nurse and patient; it was a friendship that meant the world to our mother and to us, her children. She ensured that our mother had timely appointments and attentively listened to her latest symptoms to provide the necessary care. There were even a few instances where it was recognized that she needed immediate care and transport from the clinic to the hospital.
When our mother reached out via MyChart, it was often Felycia who responded. Her compassionate and prompt replies made a significant difference in the care our mother received and prolonged her life despite multiple health challenges. Felycia also assisted our mother in setting up specialty appointments and navigating multiple healthcare systems, which was no small feat. She provided a direct link to oncology in the later part of her life that was invaluable as we faced another cancer diagnosis. We often felt lost about what to do next as her health became even more complicated, but Felycia, along with her primary care provider, helped her identify care options and ease her anxiety. Even in our final days in the ICU with our mother, Felycia visited and provided her with comfort and support. Her presence during those difficult times was a testament to her dedication and compassion. In conclusion, Felycia Lane exemplifies the qualities of an outstanding nurse. We are forever grateful for the exceptional care she provided to our mother. It is something we will never forget.