Jersey Shore University Medical Center – Children’s Partial Hospitalization

Every aspect of the preop nurse (Jackie?) and anesthesia team to the surgery with Dr. Stephen Klepner and PACU nurse Lindsey P. was exceptional.

Received outstanding are from the Cardiac Catherization team st Jersey Shore Hospital. A special thank you to NP Ashlee and RN Tanya.

**Recognition for the Outstanding Team at HMH Jersey Shore** I had the pleasure of being cared for by several incredible team members during my stay at HMH Jersey Shore, and I wanted to take a moment to recognize each of them for the kindness, compassion, and dedication they showed me throughout my experience. My morning started at 5:00 a.m., when I was greeted by Gigi, a nurse whose positivity and efficiency immediately put me at ease. Starting the day so early can be stressful, especially when preparing for surgery, but her enthusiasm and welcoming personality helped set the tone for a positive experience from the very beginning. Next, Patty M. in pre-op treated me as if I were her own family. She cared for me with such genuine compassion and attentiveness, making sure I felt comfortable, supported, and prepared throughout the process. I also especially appreciated that she circled back to check on me before I left. That extra effort meant so much and showed how genuinely invested she was in my care. I would also like to recognize my anesthesiologist, Dr. Abdulahad. I was extremely nervous about this part of the process, but she took the time to reassure me and make sure I felt ready. When I needed a moment to myself to gather my thoughts, she gave me the time and space I needed without making me feel rushed. Her patience, understanding, and compassion made a very stressful part of the experience much easier. Finally, I want to recognize my two post-op nurses, Nicole and Ellen, who made an incredible difference in my recovery and overall experience. Nicole was so kind and truly advocated for me. Coming out of surgery, you can feel vulnerable, disoriented, and a little scared, and Nicole made me feel as though my own sister was taking care of me. When I was experiencing nausea, she brought me a nausea relief stick to help me feel better. She also made sure I was comfortable and okay before transferring my care to Ellen due to overflow. Ellen was the perfect person to end my stay with. She stayed by my side, carefully reviewed all my post-operative instructions, and made sure I understood everything before leaving. When I felt dizzy, she took my concerns seriously and ensured I was properly cared for before being discharged. She never made me feel rushed and made certain I felt confident, comfortable, and well enough to go home. Overall, my experience at HMH Jersey Shore was wonderful, and so much of that was because of these five incredible women. Each of them contributed something special to my care, whether it was Gigi's positivity, Patty's nurturing compassion, Dr. Abdulahad's reassurance, Nicole's advocacy, or Ellen's attentiveness and thoroughness. Surgery can be an overwhelming and vulnerable experience, but these women made me feel safe, heard, and genuinely cared for every step of the way. I am incredibly grateful for the way they went above and beyond their responsibilities to make sure I was okay. I hope they each receive the recognition they deserve. They are a true reflection of the compassion, professionalism, and excellence that patients hope to experience when receiving care. Thank you, Gigi, Patty M., Dr. Abdulahad, Nicole, and Ellen, for making such a meaningful difference in my experience!