Hadley Vlahos

What I try to say before I leave (after giving them instructions on what comes next): 1. Something positive and specific that I took away from caring for that patient. Some other examples include: they were an example on how to treat others, the love between you two was inspiring, their work ethic was admirable. 2. Thank the caregiver for allowing me into their home. It’s a sacred space to be in someones home at the end of their life. I always try to acknowledge this and their kindness. 3. Depending on their beliefs, I will say see you later instead of goodbye. I will always give them a hug if they initiate it. 💕 #hospicenurse

I hope y’all like it as much as I do. I’d love to share what I’ve been doing to restart my life if y’all would like to see some of that sprinkled into my regular content 💕

I hate when I see comments about chronic pain patients “looking fine” and nurses deciding to withold prescribed medication. This is my analogy for chronic vs acute pain. P.s. since I filmed this, I have moved the mirror away from the breaker box. Someone very kindly informed me how dangerous that was last time I posted it 🙂 #chronicpain

Does the person who would make medical decisions for you know the answer to all of these questions? Unfourtunately, I am frequently in situations where the person making the decisions does not know their loved ones wishes. Please don’t put your loved one in a situation where they are wondering if they are doing the right thing for you or not ❤️

The reality is, not every patient is going to be your best friend right away (or sometimes at all). Here’s a few strategies I use to calm the situation + a story about a patient of mine. Always remember however, that you don’t have to “take it.” Your mental health matters & it is always okay and appropriate to speak to your manager about being reassigned if you feel uncomfortable in anyway.

#duet with @ @Kelly Clarkson Show I still am in disbelief!!! I am incredibly grateful to have gotten this opportunity 💕

Are you part of the sandwich generation? Almost a quarter of adults in their 40s and 50s care for a child and their aging parents simultaneously. This puts a very large strain on them and can oftentimes push retirement out even further. #caregiver #greenscreen

A story that helped me with my fear of death from my book “The In-Between” 📖 I hope y’all like the longer form content! I’d love to do some longer stories here and answer questions throughly #hospicenurse