On Beyond the Storm, Tammy shares how one patient changed her forever—and how we all have the power to make a difference, no matter how temporary our role may seem.Tammy Rhein is a registered nurse / nurse practitioner, whose commitment to ethical care and deep compassion has left a lasting impact on the lives of countless patients. As a traveling ICU nurse at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, Tammy crossed paths with Steven Keener after he was shot and paralyzed in 2021. Though she was only meant to be there temporarily, her presence in Steven’s life became anything but short-term in meaning.In a high-pressure ICU setting, where patients can often become numbers, Tammy refused to let that happen. She saw past Steven’s struggles with addiction and mental illness and instead recognized the man, the son, and the soul behind the diagnosis. Her care was not only skilled, it was personal. She stepped into his story, advocated for his dignity, and became a driving force in developing a care plan that allowed him to return home.Tammy’s experience caring for Steven helped shape the way she approaches nursing today. Since that time, she’s cared for patients like Steven with a new lens, one shaped by humanity, understanding, and a belief that everyone is worthy of the highest standard of care. She brings with her not only clinical expertise but also the highest ethical standards and a heart that chooses compassion over judgment.