I have had a variety of patients and will often have to change the way I communicate with them for example I communicate often with the elderly patients and I will ensure I speak clearly, and loud enough for them to hear me as well as looking directly at them when talking as they often are hard of hearing and need to read lips and facial expressions. I also let them know to tell me to talk louder/slower/or repeat myself if they did not understand or did not hear me well. I also speak differently when communicating with children getting on their level and involving them in the conversation with their parent or care giver about what the concerns are is a great way to make them feel included, ease some fears they might have and to better prepare themselves for future doctors visits when they will have to speak for themselves in the future.
I believe that I would be considered a feeler due to adapting to the patients ability to communicate, honing in to their feelings to help them get the best possible care and make sure they feel heard.

My communication style changes from person to person. It depends on the resident’s needs at the time. Addressing a resident’s needs when administering medication is a simple, direct friendly transaction.
On the other hand, if a resident is sundowning, then a gentler, slower and calmer approach is needed and allowing the time to assure & re-assure the resident takes on another communication style.
It is becoming clearer tht whatever base communication style I have, I need to be able to adapt my style to meet the needs of the receiver. Generally, though I perceive that I am a feeler style communicator but so much more goes into my communication style as I analyze, assess and respond to the the needs of the moment as a nurse caring of a variety of individuals with varying needs for care.