July 2026 Honoree
Elizabeth Fennell, BSN, RN, CCRN
I am one of the attendings here at GBMC and would love to share a story about the extraordinary care Elizabeth Fennell provides.
One of our patients had become increasingly frustrated during his hospitalization. Because the patient rooms on this unit do not have showers, he had gone days without being able to shower and was considering leaving the hospital against medical advice.
Recognizing how important this was to his dignity and well-being, Elizabeth went above and beyond by personally transporting him to another unit with shower facilities and supervising him so he could safely shower. The patient was incredibly grateful and ultimately decided to remain hospitalized to continue his care.
In addition, the patient had been unable to sleep due to his ICU bed randomly inflating throughout the night, leaving him exhausted and at risk for ICU delirium. Elizabeth took the initiative to obtain a Stryker bed for him, allowing him to finally rest comfortably. That night, he was able to sleep.
These thoughtful actions may seem small, but they profoundly impacted the patient’s comfort, dignity, and willingness to continue treatment. This nurse exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care and the true spirit of nursing.
One of our patients had become increasingly frustrated during his hospitalization. Because the patient rooms on this unit do not have showers, he had gone days without being able to shower and was considering leaving the hospital against medical advice.
Recognizing how important this was to his dignity and well-being, Elizabeth went above and beyond by personally transporting him to another unit with shower facilities and supervising him so he could safely shower. The patient was incredibly grateful and ultimately decided to remain hospitalized to continue his care.
In addition, the patient had been unable to sleep due to his ICU bed randomly inflating throughout the night, leaving him exhausted and at risk for ICU delirium. Elizabeth took the initiative to obtain a Stryker bed for him, allowing him to finally rest comfortably. That night, he was able to sleep.
These thoughtful actions may seem small, but they profoundly impacted the patient’s comfort, dignity, and willingness to continue treatment. This nurse exemplifies compassionate, patient-centered care and the true spirit of nursing.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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