March 2021
Emily
Reis
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RN, BSN
Neurosurgical ICU
Allegheny General Hospital

 

 

 

Although this was a devastating experience losing my daughter, Emily made it bearable.
A family member had reached out to my manager after the passing of her daughter. "Emily was the most compassionate nurse I have ever met. She not only took care of my daughter but also took care of me. She treated my daughter with respect and dignity and although my daughter was in a coma state, Emily always spoke to her like she was awake. Emily would stay close to my side when the doctors needed to speak with me and always turned to me and ask if I understood and explained it back to me if I needed help understanding. Although this was a devastating experience losing my daughter, Emily made it bearable. She will never be forgotten for her kindness and compassionate presence. Thank you, Emily."