Milly Benford
August 2024
Milly
Benford
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BSN, RN
4 South Neurosciences
Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin
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TX
United States

 

 

 

Doctors are amazing and insightful, but nurses are heroes for ALL they do, and personally my hero is Milly.

I have been seen in many hospitals, and been under the care of various different nurses, but I have NEVER been treated as well as I was treated by Milly. I was admitted in the early morning hours, so my time with her was short, but she made me feel like I was family immediately. She carefully tended to my every need, and massaged my legs and feet when they were cramping and hurting. She distracted me with jokes and comfortable conversation. I never once felt like I was a bother to her.

You can tell that Milly is a wonderful nurse, as well as an amazing mom, with the way that she cares for her patients. I am only 16 years old, and might not have all the words, but I needed to express my gratitude and explain somehow what a treasure this hospital holds, by just having this particular nurse on their staff and team. Doctors are amazing and insightful, but nurses are heroes for ALL they do, and personally my hero is Milly. I will always remember how she took care of me when I was in such a weakened state. I do hope that someone shares this message with her down the line, so that she knows that her work is outstanding and has left a permanent impression on me. Thank you so much, Milly. You deserve all the recognition in the world.