Highsmith - Rainey Memorial Hospital Hospital

never went to icu~ went straight to 2nd floor and the care/nurses were outstanding! everything was great. they were at my bedside whenever I needed them!

1) I had the singular misfortune to be in a room opposite a poor soul, that was screaming day and night from pain, so that I had a hard time sleeping. This could probably have been avoided, since there were quite a few empty rooms on my floor, but I was too weak to complain.
2) Nurses are always polite, quick to respond and ready to help out.
3) Pain meds - ahhh. I found that some nurses (usually dayshift) would wait for me to ask for my meds, but I would ususally wait too long, and couldn't estimate time because I had no clock in my room. I suppose this had to do with workload rather than pain management philosophy. The night shift, though, came in at pre-set intervals - usually before I was in acute pain and simply asked me whether I was ready for my meds or not - which was great.
All in all, I would go back to Highsmith-Rainey any day of the week.

I had to go back to the hospital due to complication. Nursing staff was outstanding in every respect, and the best part of the whole hospital experience. One went so far as to offer to take me half-way home, so that my husband wouldn't have to drive the whole 75 miles..

Many, many thanks to the wonderful staff.

The ICU was great. Everyone was very helpful, but once in a regular room, it was just the opposite. Hard to get someone to come help you. Diana and Mary were my 2 nurses and they were very nice and helpful, but too busy to come when you call.

The entire staff at the hospital was excellent i had no problems with anyone they were very nice and professional. I enjoyed the stay and wouldn't mind staying there again.

I would just like to say that I don't remember my stay in ICU. I do remember my stay on the regular floor. The night shift was horrible very short staffed and the RN was male and all he did was give you meds and leave you alone. My IV machine beeped all the time and it took forever for someone to come and fix it. The lady staying accross the hall had her little kids and husband there all night and I told the RN and they did nothing. Also all she did was yell profanity and yell, yell, yell all night. During the day shift Frances was great, but her aid was Lyndie and she was horrible. I got my period and was on blood thinner so it was all over so I buzzed her hoping she would help me. She came in and slamed a pad down next to me where I could not reach and walked out the door and slammed that too. She was very mean and horrible she has no bedside manner what so ever. Something really needs to be done about some of this staff. If you don't like your job get a new one!

The staff in ICU was wonderful and very compasionate and friendly.

The ICU Nurses was WONDERFUL. When I went to the regualr floor the 1st shift was wonderful especailly ANETTE. AS FORT HE 2ND SECOND SHIFT THAT WAS A DIFFERENT STORY. I ASKED FOR PAIN MEDICINE 2 HOURS LATER STILL HAVENT GOT IT HAD TO CALL AGAIN TO GET IT FINALLY THE NURSE GAVE IT TO ME. SLEEP WHAT IS THAT HOW CAN YOU GET SLEP WHEN THE NURSES ARE LOUD. AND IV MACHINES GOING OFF EVERY WHERE INCLUDING MINE WHICH I HAD TO CALL SEVERAL TIMES FOR. I THINK THEY NEED BETTER NURESES FOR 2ND SHIFT OTHER THAN THAT ALL WENT WELL

Well let me first say It was not all bad. If you end up there you want to look out for Nurse Joeann in the ICU, And Nurse Kim <Nights> and Nurse Ed <Days> form the Main floor. <3rd> They are the Best! The rest of them really need so bed side manners corsese.... the worse ones where Nurse Theresa ICU and Nurse Nicole <Nights> from the main floor. The food was well good from what my hubby told me in the caffertria and not bad in the room WHEN I GOT IT!!! As for ICU I had to stay there a day longer then needed which was not to bad they let my Hubby stay in the waiting room even gave him sheets and blankets for the pull out couch, care for me there was real good. Now as for the main floor. I never had my lines changed never was washed once and was there for 4 more days.... I had no problem in either getting my Pain med. The more Morphine they give the paticents then the more they sleep! I have to say on a scale from 1 to 10 10 being best They got a 4.5.... but don't freat if you complain they will give you a $10.00 gift ceriticate!

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The staff was great I had my own personal room and the staff was at my every beck and call. They made me feel welcome.