I wish to nominate Ana Cabrales,CTICU nurse for her outstanding compassion toward others and her respect for her patient's personal preferences and religious beliefs.On July 2,2008, I esperienced Ana's respect for others when she cempiled with my request regarding the handling of blood according to my religious beliefs.She created a calm atmosphere and explained normal procedures in a manner that I could easily understand.Ana consulted with the ICU doctor to get further direction and change the procedure for the next blood draws that would be necessary for the remainder of my son's stay in ICU. Even though Ana did not understand my beliefs or agree with them, she treated me with outstanding kindness and respect.
SEE ATTACHED FILE. 11/10/09.