After a fall, I was subsequently diagnosed with a brain tumor, and surgery to remove it was scheduled at Bon Secours Roper SF in West Ashley. The care I received from everyone during this very scary time was exceptionally professional and compassionate, but I specifically want to acknowledge a key member of my care team following my craniotomy.

 Once I was in the ICU, I was especially fortunate to meet my nurse, Hannah. I want to be sure that Hannah’s commitment to patient care and nursing excellence is recognized. I am fortunate to have benefited from her care and to have been encouraged by her positive attitude, her attention to clinical details, her good humor, and her focus on my well-being, including little things that helped my recovery.

How lucky I was that Hannah not only judiciously monitored my vital signs and administered medications like the pro she is, but she also paid close attention to anything she could do to make me more comfortable. She always explained what she was doing and why, and was receptive to my questions and concerns, showing respect and patience during every single encounter.

I loved hearing about her passion for healthcare and seeing her living that out in our interactions. Clearly, nursing is a vocation and calling for her and not just a job. In addition to providing great care for her patient in the ICU. I know she was simultaneously dealing with patients in serious medical distress and also managing patient visitors and loved ones facing tough decisions as sensitively and as compassionately as possible.

She also seemed to be a great team member as she interacted with her colleagues. Even though she must have been exhausted, she never showed it. No one wants to have brain surgery, but I am so thankful that, because of my diagnosis, I met Hannah and was a very fortunate beneficiary of her care. It is my honor to commend her for her extraordinary work and to wish her the very best personally and professionally.