My mother was Lorie's patient for several days. She showed tremendous skills and compassion while attending to my elderly mother who was recovering from a partial hip replacement. Because of Lorie's expertise, she was able to identify that my mother was in respiratory distress. Her prompt intervention prevented what could have had a dangerous end-result. She always treated my mother, and family, with respect. CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances is truly fortunate to have a nurse that exemplifies what it means to put her patient first.
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There are not enough words to even begin to express how thankful I was to have Lorie as our loved one's nurse. I have never seen someone advocate so well for someone they have known for just 48 hours. She has worked tirelessly to ensure that our loved one was never in need of anything and anticipated her needs throughout every shift. She quickly identified a negative change in condition in our loved one and took charge of the situation to resolve the problem.
During this scary, uncertain time, Lorie kept the entire family updated, educated, and informed, every step of the way. I have never felt more at ease leaving my loved one with any individual. I truly trusted that she was in the hands of a nurse that could handle whatever situation was put in front of her.