I would like to recognize April Tiner for her profound compassion and professionalism during an incredibly busy shift in the ER. While the whole hospital was busy, she took the time to provide postmortem care on a deceased PT from the ER that had been moved to a floor room until he could be picked up by the funeral home.

In a time when it would have been easy to rush or delegate, she chose to slow down. April reminded everyone around her that even in death, patients deserve respect, kindness, and care. Her actions were a quiet but powerful example of what it means to be a nurse. She honored the patient with the dignity that he deserved.