Darcie Tigner
September 2017
Darcie
Tigner
,
RN
Recovery Room
Billings Clinic
Billings
,
MT
United States

 

 

 

I was super nervous about going into surgery. Even more nervous coming out and being with my co-workers. I worried about what I would say. Would I be a good patient? Would I be crying? Angry or in terrible pain? During my time in the PACU, Darcie took amazing care of me, she made me feel there were no concerns with my procedure and kept me from scratching my eyes out. Darcie knew the importance of keeping my hands out of my eyes to avoid corneal abrasions, and I really kept trying to scratch my eyes. When I wanted to see my surgical sites, Darcie maintained dignity and provided privacy as I attempted to look from the top of my gown which would have exposed my entire front side. It would have been terribly embarrassing to have disrobed in front of all my male and female co-workers, as well as providers who had been in the recovery during that time. Darcie assured me that I was in good hands, that I was safe and that all aspects of my care went well. I have been a nurse for 18 years, in that time I have never utilized surgery, nurses, MD, PA, NP or any services where I have worked, having worked at BC for almost two years, I trust the staff and providers to care for me. I am especially grateful for the care that Darcie provided me. I am so grateful that she kept me from embarrassing myself while under the influence. She is amazing and I am so thankful.