This week, we proudly recognize Natalie Felder as our Nurse of the Week for her outstanding dedication and compassionate care in helping patients overcome addiction at Recovery Centers of America at Lighthouse
in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Felder’s exceptional contribution to patient care has earned her the prestigious DAISY Award and the deep admiration of her patients and colleagues.
Felder’s journey to this honor began with a heartfelt nomination from former patient Micayla Jurasik, who felt compelled to express her gratitude for Felder’s profound impact on her recovery journey. The DAISY Award is a distinguished recognition given to nurses who go above and beyond in providing compassionate and exemplary care. For Felder, this accolade came as a delightful surprise.
“I love my patients, and Micayla just has a special place in my heart,” Felder shared, reflecting on her bond with Jurasik. “She was like a little egg I was trying to crack since I met her, and I could tell that she was struggling. I didn’t know I was getting the award until they announced it in the cafeteria, and I was shocked. It’s like the best recognition in the world. It was like validation you were doing the right thing.”
Felder’s commitment to treating every patient with the kindness and respect they deserve shines through in her philosophy of care. “As a nurse, I treat all my patients as if they were my mother,” she explained. Since starting as an LPN in 2019 and earning her RN in May, Felder has been a steadfast presence at the Recovery Center of America at Lighthouse. Her dedication to the work and her patients is evident throughout the facility.
Jurasik, inspired by Natalie’s unwavering support, is now determined to return to her path of becoming a nurse. “When you have an amazing nurse and amazing staff, it really helps start that cycle of change for you,” she says. “And I feel that way about Natalie. She’s really important to me, the way that she’s treated me and helped me want to be a nurse again.”
Natalie Felder’s remarkable ability to connect with and inspire her patients exemplifies the true spirit of nursing. Her recognition as Nurse of the Week is a testament to her exceptional contributions to the lives of those she serves.
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