November 2025 Honoree
Emily Brenner, RN, BSN, CCRN
Emily took exceptional care of my mother while she was on life support. She was attentive, kind, informative, personable, professional, and energetic. With a lot of importance, she made a point to take care of me. I have been in nursing for decades and currently practice as an RN in Oregon.
I have taken care of my mother's fragile type 1 diabetes for as long as I can remember. I had her in a facility that could watch her 24/7 near her sisters in Tri-Cities. My guilt was immense that I was not there during my mom's most vulnerable moments before she was put on life support. I have always been the nurse, not just family. Emily took time to get to know me, share experiences, listen to my heartbreak, and hold me as I sobbed, knowing my mother had no meaningful or purposeful recovery to be had.
It was the hardest decision I had to make, ever, to withdraw care for my mom. With Emily's knowledge sharing and thoroughly involving me in her care, I knew I had all the pieces I needed to make informed decisions.
I have taken care of my mother's fragile type 1 diabetes for as long as I can remember. I had her in a facility that could watch her 24/7 near her sisters in Tri-Cities. My guilt was immense that I was not there during my mom's most vulnerable moments before she was put on life support. I have always been the nurse, not just family. Emily took time to get to know me, share experiences, listen to my heartbreak, and hold me as I sobbed, knowing my mother had no meaningful or purposeful recovery to be had.
It was the hardest decision I had to make, ever, to withdraw care for my mom. With Emily's knowledge sharing and thoroughly involving me in her care, I knew I had all the pieces I needed to make informed decisions.
Thank you, Emily, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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