|Articles|October 2, 2021

Extraordinary Healer®

  • Extraordinary Healer® Vol. 15
  • Volume 15

How an Oncology Nurse Made me Feel Safe in the Infusion Room

Author(s)Tonya Powell

A patient details how her oncology nurse always made her feel safe no matter how overwhelming her workload may have been.

I nominate Patty Garcia, B.S.N., RN, as my choice for an outstanding nurse. She is compassionate, kind, attentive and friendly. Patty is always available to everyone who needs help. I feel very safe and cared for when I'm in the infusion room. She's never too busy to help. She deserves this award more than anyone.

Editor’s Note: This is an essay submitted by Tonya Powell for the 2021 Extraordinary Healer Award. Click here to read more about CURE®’s Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing event on April 30, 2021.

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