December 2022 Honoree
Elizabeth Knox 2022, MSN, RN
Elizabeth's care, support, and advocacy of a patient who was waiting to be transferred to Hospice (but was unable to do so in time) created a peaceful and empathetic environment for the patient.
Sometimes it is not a nurse's job to heal. Sometimes the main goal is to provide comfort. Elizabeth did this in spades. It was said that Elizabeth created the most peaceful death anyone could hope for.
Elizabeth ensured at all times there was quiet, the patient was in no distress, and kept in communication with the primary team to ensure the correct measures were in place to properly care for her patient. All this while also keeping a positive attitude for the rest of her assignment which she had to continue to care for while administering comfort care.
Not all patients are able to nominate their nurses for a variety of reasons. But I feel confident in saying that Elizabeth was an angel for her patient that day.
Sometimes it is not a nurse's job to heal. Sometimes the main goal is to provide comfort. Elizabeth did this in spades. It was said that Elizabeth created the most peaceful death anyone could hope for.
Elizabeth ensured at all times there was quiet, the patient was in no distress, and kept in communication with the primary team to ensure the correct measures were in place to properly care for her patient. All this while also keeping a positive attitude for the rest of her assignment which she had to continue to care for while administering comfort care.
Not all patients are able to nominate their nurses for a variety of reasons. But I feel confident in saying that Elizabeth was an angel for her patient that day.
Thank you, Elizabeth, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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