Carol Deboard from the SWOT Department did so much for me, that I knew I had to do something to recognize her. When learning I had Ileostomy surgery she turned a horrible wake up call for me into a situation that both mentally and physically became more tolerable. I won't belabor my surgery but rather about what a wonderful lady did to help me come to grips with this life-changing experience. I was devastated, horrified, and really, really scared of the appliance that I now wore. I didn't know what to do with it or how to wear it. What happens now? What happens in a week, month, or when I'm released to go home? The mere thought of all of these unanswered questions were driving me into a depression the depths of which I didn't think I could ever go to or climb out of.
Then Carol turned up at my bedside, gave me hope and started to give me and my husband confidence to tackle this change to our lives. I can't tell you how many times she came to my room to inquire "how are you doing today?" or sit for 5 minutes and assure me "things will get better". She even scheduled a special training for my husband and me and walked us through "the steps", of cleaning, changing appliances and everything else involved. Carol's name became standard conversation between me, other family members, and friends; and I clung to the guidance and hope she gave us. Each visit she would provide me with the articles, magazines, websites and exceptional places to visit on YouTube.
Carol is a caregiver, a wonderfully skilled professional woman in her field and a tremendous asset to the hospital, her supervisor and most of all, and perhaps the most important, to her patients. My husband and I would have been lost without her. She is a true DAISY Nurse.