When I had surgery, Ms. Worley was my nurse for the majority of the time I was there. I have never had such a caring, competent and attentive nurse. I have had three other surgeries at Mission, and my experiences with the nursing staff have been wonderful, yet Terri went above and beyond her obligations to me, as a patient. She knew that I did not have a family member throughout my stay visiting or checking on me, and she went out of her way to make sure that I felt comfortable, cared for and, most importantly, cared "about".
She came into my room often and would ask how I was doing, bring me something to eat or drink, and would even tidy up my room and tray. I am queasy about any medical procedures and do not want too much information. Ms. Worley was very considerate of my feelings and gave me just enough information, in layman's terms, to prepare me for what she was about to do and yet not make me anxious. She did a wonderful job easing my fears.
She showed an enormous amount of empathy and I greatly appreciated that. It meant a lot to me that she would take the time to make me as comfortable as possible. At one point, when she was in my room, I asked her how long she had been a nurse when Ms. Worley told me 8 months, I was very surprised! Based on her level of competency and efficiency, I would have thought it was at least a decade! I thought her story, as to when, how and why she got her nursing degree, was very impressive and is an accomplishment anyone could be proud of.
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She went all out to be so good to my mom and me. She was so caring, kind and also very professional. We just loved her. She is an honor to Mission Hospital. I sure hope you all are as proud to have her on staff as we were to have her as my mom's nurse!
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Terri did a phenomenal job taking care of me! Words cannot describe what an amazing nurse Terri is. She comforted me during one of the hardest times in my life. I will cherish the kindness and care she provided me. Thank you!