A grateful husband nominated Erin on behalf of his wife who had surgery. The procedure went well, and recovery was now the focus.
Several days into recovery, Erin was assigned to the patient. In addition to the compassionate care delivered by Erin, it was her perceptive clinical assessment skills that prompted the husband to recognize her.
Erin identified changes in the patient's breathing that when coupled with the patient's history alerted her that action needed to be taken. Erin reached out to the appropriate physicians and facilitated the ordered diagnostic testing. Erin's quick response led to the patient getting the care, interventions, and medications needed to prevent further complications.
The husband wrote that Erin's "quick thinking and compassionate care of my wife took a dangerous issue to a quickly resolved problem." He expressed that Erin was a blessing to his wife and others.