Debbie Brooks

Review of Bayshore Medical Center

I was admitted and set up in 2North.

I was admitted and set up in 2North.

I was greeted by my nurse Laura (aka partner in crime, you know what i'm talking about :-) ). Her smile and personality are infectious and I was fortunate to have her for both nights. Anything I needed she took care of me within minutes. Always positive always smiling.

Noelle also so very sweet. Great conversationalist! She shared how much she loves Costa Rica and how much she wants to go back. I don't blame her, after her description and how it lit up her face, I want to go there too. Noelle also has the infectious smile and such a great personality! I actually got to see her today and I was so happy I did!

Kaitlyn could have been a great partner in crime by getting me some of her crumb cake but my orders were still not to eat but I know for sure if I could I would have had crumb cake! She too, infectious smile and so positive.

Karen my next night nurse. She had me figured out - no way was I going to convince her to bring me anything I couldn't have! I had met my match! She was great! Anytime I needed anything she was there even when I didn't she would check to make sure I was ok and if I needed anything.

I finally have one procedure and I'm now on Day 4 of no food and I get clear liquids! Never been so excited before about beef broth in my life and jello! Jeune was now my evening nurse. Another sweet person has entered into my story. She made sure I had everything I needed and even when I didn't call she would stop in. I tried to also make her my partner in crime by convincing her to bring me pudding. I knew I could only have jello and initially for about 5 seconds she was getting me pudding. As she is walking to the door she remembered I could not have jello (secretly I was celebrating getting pudding). Jeune turns around and comes back and reminded me pudding isn't clear! :-). Jeune then goes into hallway and I can hear her requesting pudding and not jello. I was getting my pudding. My plan is working! She then quickly said no not pudding she can only have jello. :-( To my delight though, she got me two jellos and just before midnight asked if I wanted more. She knew I was having surgery the next day and wanted to make sure I had something more. Again I didn't have to initiate, she did!

There are so many names in 2North I cannot recall so forgive me if for this one, Portugal the Nurse, my mommy here taking care of me. She knew how to get my blood and would tuck me in. She made me laugh so much! She was another positive person and another one that took the initiative to take good care of me. Always a smile and positive. I'm going to miss my Portugal Mommy! ;-)

All the nurses and I mean all, because I can't remember everyone's name, and forgive me for any misspelled names above, had one thing in common, they initiated and made sure my care was taken care of. The orderlies where also high on my compliment list, I couldn't convince them to break rules either for pudding or pies.

Now 2West.... I got around after surgery!

I begun briefly with Patricia whom was another one with an infectious smile and attitude. So positive and although just brief, she left an impression too! She too was an initiator! Took care of all my needs.
I got another Karen for my night nurse. Another keeper! She took such great care of me and would also initiate questions and make sure I was taken care of. Positive person and so caring! After her shift she was all packed up ready to go and she stopped by to say good bye! I have never had anyone go that little extra to just say goodbye before leaving. Such a kind gesture! And something I will remember.

From ER, Endoscopy, Surgery, Food, House keeping, Mark, Dr's, Assistants, Nurses, vital techs, blood takers, this hospital has great staff members! Common theme - caring and initiators! For the record I got cake today!

Sorry for the long review, I'm currently working on my Doctoral, so just be thankful there are no citations included! :-)