A Cancer Nurse Who Is Called to Serve
As cliche as it may sound, Kelly Bryant, RN, is the first nurse to arrive and the last nurse to leave each and every day she works.
Kelly Bryant, RN, (Mama Kelly, as we call her in the clinic) is a wonderful, caring and compassionate oncology nurse. Kelly is a cancer survivor herself. She has built a strong rapport with so many oncology and hematology patients. Her commitment to her patients’ care motivates her to be at work every day. Her determination to overcome and beat cancer also helped to inspire and encourage the patients we serve.
"Many years ago, a retiring nurse once told me that anyone can be trained to become a nurse, but only a select few were born to become nurses. After working with Kelly for many years, I now understand how true that statement is," wrote Ides Torres.
From left: Kelly Bryant, RN, and Ides Torres, MLS (ASCP)
Photos by Marina Kishnir
As cliche as it may sound, Kelly is the first nurse to arrive and the last nurse to leave each and every day she works. Many years ago, a retiring nurse once told me that anyone can be trained to become a nurse, but only a select few were born to become nurses. After working with Kelly for many years, I now understand how true that statement is.
Kelly goes above and beyond the basic treatment routines with her patients every day. She takes the time to hear their story, especially those whose lives have been turned upside down with the sudden diagnosis of cancer. She takes the time to listen to the patient’s or family members’ concerns. She helps connect many patients with public service assistance programs or organizations that may be able to assist them financially, emotionally, physically or mentally.
The most amazing thing about Kelly is that she doesn’t stop being a nurse when she clocks out at the end of the day. Kelly goes home to provide care to her husband as well. She is a wonderful, caring and compassionate wife and caregiver to her Vietnam War veteran husband.
Kelly was born to care and tend to people in need. She demonstrates that each and every day. She is such an amazing nurse. I wish we could clone her multiple times over. Health care across this country needs more nurses like Kelly Bryant.
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