Carrie Fairchild
September 2020
Carrie
Fairchild
,
RN, BSN
Emergency Department
Franciscan Health Rensselaer
Lafayette
,
IN
United States

 

 

 

Carrie wasn't my nurse for any of my Emergency Room visits, however, I want to recognize for Carrie being such a loving, caring, and giving person. There were two situations where Carrie has made me feel wonderful, and thankful for her kindness. A few months ago, I had mentioned to the nurses in general in the ER that they lowered my food stamps due to my income for my family size, and that the food pantry does help but not enough for all month, and that it was very hard to buy food due to my husband being sick and not being able to work. Not even two days later Carrie called me and said "Hey, I went grocery shopping and I picked up a few things for you and your family," so needless to say I met with Carrie and she had bought probably over $200 in meat alone, and other items for us! I couldn't have thanked her enough for that. I have to say I did cry a little and gave her the biggest hug! That is one of the worst feelings to have is not being able to feed your family, and she was kind enough to take that burden off me for a little bit.
The second situation was just a few days ago. We were all talking about the shortage of everything due to the COVID-19, and I had mentioned that I couldn't find any toilet paper, and all seven people in my house are using Kleenexes. The very next day Carrie texted me and said she had left some toilet paper in the back room of the ER with my name on it! Carrie is an awesome nurse, and she has gone out of her way to help my family! I can't thank her enough for what she has done! She has a heart of gold, and I know if she would do for me like this she would do for anybody or patient in need! Thank you, Carrie, for always going out of your way to help my family! Much love to you!