Specializing in 1 Hour Visits: Serving Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Nokomis, East Bradenton, Florida

From experience, I think it is best for the patient to have the same caregiver(s) as often as possible. I believe patients feel more comfortable when they know and have established a trusting relationship with their caregiver. They have the opportunity to establish a relationship, routines, and preferences. Once a continuity of care is developed, the caregiver can recognize abnormalities with the patient more easily. Working with the same patients on a regular basis helps me to give the best care possible.

Health care is a money-making business, we all know that. Unfortunately, somewhere down the line, the patient’s wants and needs were forgotten and replaced with time-consuming charting and cookie cutter guidelines that not every patient fits into. Sometimes, we have to think outside the small box and do what is best for the patient. Just little things can make a huge difference. Of course patient safety is very important, we must not forget their feelings and needs. A good caregiver can make the patient happy, safely.

I remember what my first nursing instructor said, “Always treat your patient the way you would want yourself or someone you loved to be treated.” That has stuck with me throughout the years and always helps me do just a little better.

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