June 2023 Honoree
Beth Feddeler, RN
Earlier this year, I underwent a heart valve repair procedure. The surgery went well, and I spent one day in the ICU. I was moved to the step-down unit and was doing well.
Two days later, while in the step-down unit, I went into V-Fib which caused my heart to stop beating. The staff immediately performed CPR and used an AED to revive me. I was moved to the ICU where three hours later, it happened again. It was determined that an external monitor was not correctly sensing my heart rhythm.
Although I was revived once again, it caused some concern as my wife was at my bedside as it happened. My attending nurse was Beth Feddeler. She was a compassionate and caring person who was there for much-needed reassurance. Although all of the staff in the ICU was outstanding, Beth was most genuine with her attention and concern. A few days after that, Beth began a new position as a training nurse and although I was still in the ICU, she still occasionally checked in on me and my wife.
I was moved to a room in the step-down unit for three additional days and Beth still made time to visit my wife and me. Several days after that, I was discharged and before leaving the hospital, Beth came to my room to give Vickie and me a well-appreciated hug. Although it was a difficult time for both me and my wife, we were privileged to meet and be cared for by Beth.
Two days later, while in the step-down unit, I went into V-Fib which caused my heart to stop beating. The staff immediately performed CPR and used an AED to revive me. I was moved to the ICU where three hours later, it happened again. It was determined that an external monitor was not correctly sensing my heart rhythm.
Although I was revived once again, it caused some concern as my wife was at my bedside as it happened. My attending nurse was Beth Feddeler. She was a compassionate and caring person who was there for much-needed reassurance. Although all of the staff in the ICU was outstanding, Beth was most genuine with her attention and concern. A few days after that, Beth began a new position as a training nurse and although I was still in the ICU, she still occasionally checked in on me and my wife.
I was moved to a room in the step-down unit for three additional days and Beth still made time to visit my wife and me. Several days after that, I was discharged and before leaving the hospital, Beth came to my room to give Vickie and me a well-appreciated hug. Although it was a difficult time for both me and my wife, we were privileged to meet and be cared for by Beth.
Thank you, Beth, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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