May 2017
Debra
Craig
,
RN
Float Pool
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Allentown
,
PA
United States
I was fortunate enough to follow Deb in the MICU. The patient she cared for was living in her car. She had no immediate family in the area. Her daughter lived in New York, but was out of the country. This patient required a higher level of care than we could offer and was being transferred to the University of Pennsylvania. The patient was upset that her car would be impounded. Deb called dispatch and they were able to locate the car and confirmed where it was parked. Additionally, Deb then called security and found a safe place where the patient's car could be parked until she was discharged from Penn. At the end of her shift, she offered to move the car for the patient. She clocked out, drove across town, moved the car, and returned the key to the patient. In addition to this heartfelt gesture, Deb reached out to Street Medicine and the patient's Case Workers to ensure that she had some resources for shelter when she returned to the Lehigh Valley. This is vintage Deb, as I have known her for several years. She is humble, kind and never seeks attention for her deeds. Deb is a gifted nurse and an amazing individual.