by Vickie Jenkins, staff writer
At Bellevue Health and Rehab Center, the focus is on providing an upscale patient experience that blends expert skilled nursing care and long-term rehabilitation services with the warmth and ease of luxury living. As RN Patient Care Coordinator, Sydney Natale plays a vital role in ensuring that each resident receives personalized, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs. With her clinical expertise and dedication to patient well-being, Sydney helps create environments where healing, comfort, and dignity go hand in hand. Bellevue is more than a facility, it’s a place where patients feel supported, valued and truly at home.
Raised in Oklahoma, Sydney always had a heart for helping others. From a young age, she dreamed of becoming a nurse, though she once entertained the idea of being a meteorologist. “That dream quickly faded away once I realized it involved too much math,” she laughed. Nursing ultimately won her heart, and she went on to graduate from OSU-OKC with her nursing degree. Sydney comes from a strong medical family; her grandfather was a physician, her grandmother was a nurse, her mother is a Certified Medical Assistant, and her sister proudly serves as a combat medic in the US Army.
Sydney began her nursing career in a hospital setting, where she gained valuable experience, but she found her true calling at Bellevue Health and Rehab Center. She worked in various areas of hospital care, yet she prefers the atmosphere at Bellevue, where she focused on personalized care and teamwork. Bellevue is a family-owned facility that has been passed down from generations. “I feel like it is my second home, a place where staff and residents alike are treated with warmth, respect and genuine care.” As an RN Patient Care Coordinator, Sydney works closely with both short-term rehab and long-term care, ensuring they receive the compassion, support and skilled attention they deserve. Her warmth and dedication are evident in every interaction.
When asked what qualities make a good nurse, Sydney didn’t hesitate. “Caring and the ability to anticipate what comes next,” she said. “In long-term care, being able to recognize and respond to a patient’s needs before they even have to ask is especially important, and it’s something I strive for every day,“ she added. At Bellevue Health and Rehab Center, where both skilled nursing and long-term care are offered, that means a nurse’s attentiveness and intuition can make a world of difference in someone’s daily life.
Sydney believes one of her best personal qualities is punctuality. “I never like to be late,” she said with a smile. “If anything, I’m always early.” That sense of reliability reflects her deep commitment to her role and the people she serves. One of her favorite parts of the day is walking in and greeting the residents with a smile. “I just love saying hi to everyone,” she said. “It means a lot to know I’m helping them, it’s the best feeling.” Her positive attitude and consistent presence help bring comfort and reassurance to those in her care.
When asked what advice she would give to someone entering the medical field, Sydney encouraged others to “follow your path.” She believes it’s important to explore different areas of healthcare until you find what truly fits. “You might have to try a few things, but stick with what you like and where you feel called,” she said. Outside of work, Sydney is deeply involved in her church, where she leads a group of ninth-grade girls on Wednesday nights through a program called Switch. Her faith is a cornerstone in her life, and she also enjoys singing and playing the guitar. She is working towards joining the church worship team. Sydney’s heart for service extends beyond her job; she has two support dogs, Sammy, a pomeranian, and Sadie, a labrador, who occasionally brings them to brighten the residents at Bellevue.
With a caring spirit, a strong sense of purpose and a heart full of joy, Sydney continues to make a lasting impact on others. Whether it’s offering a warm smile to a resident, leading young girls at church, or sharing the comfort of her supportive dogs, Sydney serves with compassion and grace. She’s not only a nurse, she’s a source of light and encouragement to everyone around her. Nursing is more than just a job, it’s a calling.
