July 2026 Honoree
Ches Roberts, RN, BSN
My brother was admitted to the ICU after midnight.
My brother is developmentally disabled and autistic and was being treated for sepsis and aspiration pneumonia. He didn’t really understand what was happening and was very anxious in the ER because of all of the noise and activity, as well as all of the invasive treatments (monitors/IVs) that were needed to help treat him.
Ches was his night shift nurse, and he took the time to talk to him and listen to him. He helped him learn how to press the call button to request help when he needed it. Ches also took the time to talk to me (his sister) about what was happening with him and his treatment.
Ches went above and beyond and made up the pull-out chair/bed for me so that I could sleep a little. My brother became very comfortable with Ches, so much so that he was able to start joking around with him (something he doesn’t easily do unless he feels comfortable).
Ches listened to my concerns about the stress it would cause for him to have to move rooms because of his autism and anxiety, and he did his best to advocate for him to stay in the ICU where he was familiar with staff and the environment.
He ultimately had to move to another room, but Ches went above and beyond and came to visit him in his new room before and after his shift. Seeing his familiar face and hearing his calming voice helped my brother so much because he was having a difficult time adjusting to all of the changes.
We just can’t thank Ches enough for his excellent care in the ICU, as well as everything he did to help us through a very difficult time.
My brother is developmentally disabled and autistic and was being treated for sepsis and aspiration pneumonia. He didn’t really understand what was happening and was very anxious in the ER because of all of the noise and activity, as well as all of the invasive treatments (monitors/IVs) that were needed to help treat him.
Ches was his night shift nurse, and he took the time to talk to him and listen to him. He helped him learn how to press the call button to request help when he needed it. Ches also took the time to talk to me (his sister) about what was happening with him and his treatment.
Ches went above and beyond and made up the pull-out chair/bed for me so that I could sleep a little. My brother became very comfortable with Ches, so much so that he was able to start joking around with him (something he doesn’t easily do unless he feels comfortable).
Ches listened to my concerns about the stress it would cause for him to have to move rooms because of his autism and anxiety, and he did his best to advocate for him to stay in the ICU where he was familiar with staff and the environment.
He ultimately had to move to another room, but Ches went above and beyond and came to visit him in his new room before and after his shift. Seeing his familiar face and hearing his calming voice helped my brother so much because he was having a difficult time adjusting to all of the changes.
We just can’t thank Ches enough for his excellent care in the ICU, as well as everything he did to help us through a very difficult time.
Thank you, Ches, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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