1 /5 Christie Nguyen: I had a very disappointing experience at Garden Grove Hospital and Medical Centerās ER on 3/5/2025 at 11:00 AM. After going through the security door, the nurse at the front who took my motherās informationāheight, weight, symptoms, blood pressure, etc.āwas extremely rude and unprofessional. While I didnāt catch their name, I believe the hospital can check the records to see who was on duty at that time.
When she asked how strong the Tylenol my mom took was, I didnāt know, so I turned to ask my mom. At that moment, my mom was in pain from her stomach hurting and said she didnāt remember. Instead of being patient, the nurse gave us attitude and loudly demanded, āHow many pills? One or two?ā in an aggressive tone.
Later, she asked if my mom had high cholesterol or high blood pressure. I answered yes and even offered to show her my momās medication for reference. Instead of acknowledging my effort to provide accurate information, she loudly interrupted and emphasized, āI asked you, does your mom have high cholesterol or pressure?ā Her tone was condescending and completely unnecessary.
Patients and their families come to the ER in stressful situations, and the least they deserve is basic kindness and respect. This type of behavior is unacceptable in a healthcare setting, and I hope the hospital takes action to address staff professionalism. No patient should be treated with such rudeness, especially when they are already in pain and seeking care.