Compassion
Rosalie Gwaltney, CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Nor-Lea Hospital District
1600 N Main St | Lovington, NM 88260
Nominated by Shannon Allen | CRNA
I am nominating Rosalie Gwaltney, CRNA for the Compassion Award. Rosalie has been providing anesthesia care to patients in rural New Mexico for decades and is a "stand out" in compassionate care for her patients. Rosalie provided anesthesia to my mother at Nor Lea and gave her an exceptional experience. She was very calming during times when patients are nervous, she spends time talking with each patient and their family, introduces herself, explain what to expect with anesthesia, and alleviates fear of the unknown. My Mom and Dad trusted Rosalie's care and knew they were in good hands. My parents have full trust in the care they receive at Nor-Lea Hospital and Rosalie played a big part in their confidence in our team. Rosalie has been providing anesthesia for more than 50 years, much of that in rural New Mexico. She is passionate about her profession and delivers excellent care during every anesthetic. Patients remember Rosalie and the quiet, respectful care she gives while paying attention to every small detail in their care and ensuring safe outcomes for every patient, every time. She takes time with each patient, never rushing her care, giving full attention to her patients of all ages. Surgery is a fast-paced environment, but Rosalie spends time with every patient and never lets them feel like they are being rushed. Rosalie usually knows the patient's full health history, profession, hobbies, and interests after talking with them in the preoperative setting and puts the patients at ease. As a colleague, I have learned many "tricks of the trade" from Rosalie during the many years we have worked together.
She serves as an excellent mentor to other CRNAs and has played a large role in ensuring the success of the anesthesia team. She is respected and appreciated by her teammates. I want to nominate Rosalie for her mentorship in patient care and for setting an example of what compassionate care for others looks like. My parents were very happy with their experience at Nor-Lea and wanted Rosalie to be nominated to thank her for the compassionate care they received. Having an anesthesia provider you trust is important during surgery and helps ease the nervousness of a procedure. Thank you, Rosalie, for your compassionate care for my Mom and for your many years of service to rural New Mexico patients! I appreciate you, Shannon Allen.
Nominated by Patient
Please, consider Rosalie for the Compassion Award because she took care of my wife, Mary, and provided anesthesia during her procedure at Nor Lea Hospital. Rosalie put us at ease when we spoke to her before the procedure. She did an in-depth health care history, explained the anesthesia, answered all our questions, and provided outstanding anesthesia care for my wife. She woke up feeling great and was very happy with Rosalie and Nor Lea Hospital. The entire team was excellent! It is the people who make your experience exceptional. And we appreciate the time Rosalie spent with us. Thank you, Rosalie, for the top-notch anesthesia care and for making us feel at ease during a stressful time. Your compassionate care is unmatched!