Antonyia Rumph
Professional Title: Registered Nurse
Class Year: 2009
Major: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Location: Mooresville, N.C.
Medical Experience: Six years
Please share your experience working with patients diagnosed with COVID-19
Dear Aggie Family:
The rule out phase has been the most stressful for me. These patients are not allowed to have visitors and we have been advised to have little contact with them. I try to make my time spent with these patients very valuable. I listen to them and their concerns, I communicate as much information to them that I’m allowed and I always follow up with the most recent conversation from their family member. Family members have been very involved with the care of these individuals because they can’t visit. Walking into a room with PPE on with a patient diagnosed with dementia has been difficult as well because these patients can’t see our face. They are in most cases very confused so this virus doesn’t make it any better, on top of not having any visitors to help reorient them. As a member of the front line, I’m trying my best to stay healthy, follow protocols, while staying up to date with the changing information to keep myself, my family, and all others safe.
What advice would you give to people during this pandemic?
Please stay up to date with COVID-19 city, state, and federal regulations. Monitor your own symptoms, as well as your family members, keeping a log may be helpful. Buy smart when shopping and stay as healthy as possible.
Thank you for your services and the information you have provided.
Congratulations on your recognition of being on the front line. You and other care providers are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your service.
You are a true COVID WARRIOR! I’m proud of you for the sensitive, caring, responsible, got-it-going-on young woman that you have grown to be! Keep up the great work and know that the McMillans & McIntyres are praying for you and yours!
Thanks for all your service. You are thoughtful individual, Nia Rumph you are brave, caring person.
Praying for your safety – AGGIE PRIDE!
Thank you Nia. I appreciate your passion and advice. I pray special favor over you, your family and your co-workers and continued blessings for you, your family and your career.
Your courage in the face of this virus is a source of great Aggie Pride. I am so grateful for your dedication and compassion. Stay strong and know that you work is deeply appreciated.