Yvonne Gillick has a gift. Her gift isn’t just as a nurse; rather, it could be better described as a gift for nurturing the human soul. God gave her the special ability to mold and sculpt hearts and minds, and she fearlessly uses that ability every day she comes to work. I’ve been blessed to have been able to work alongside Yvonne as a fellow nurse and as a patient of hers, and both have changed my life in different ways. As a coworker, Yvonne never hesitated to take the opportunity to mentor a new nurse. She takes everyone under her (very talented) wing and gives them their own set of wings to fly. She is the most patient and kind person I’ve met. She is willing to take as much time as needed to properly educate new nurses, in the most gentle and supportive way possible. She is the first to jump in and provide a second set of eyes or hands. As a patient, she is truly life-giving. Knowing that Yvonne was working was enough to calm all my nerves. Her gentle presence soothes all feelings of anxiety, frustration and fear and turns them into feelings of peace and calm.