January 2026 Honoree

Hillary Kreutzner, RN

  • Cardiac ICU
  • Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
  • Wichita
    ,
    KS
    ,
    United States
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Nurse Hillary was one of the most compassionate and competent nurses I encountered during my stay in the CICU. Within moments of meeting her, I knew that I was in good hands and could be my vulnerable hospital-stuck self. I had made a request earlier that evening to visit the chapel. Right as I started to struggle, she burst in and said that the chapel's caretaker was going to keep it open so that I could go find some peace in the chapel. She then got us all ready to go and wheeled me down there with all the necessary protocols/oxygen, etc. She asked if I would like her to pray for me, and I was like, of course. She pushed me to the front of the chapel, sat back a bit, and let me have several moments filled with feelings and peace. It truly felt like a small miracle and did everything for my spiritual, mental, and emotional health. I will be eternally grateful for that kindness, as well as the many other compassionate ways she cared for me as a patient. 

Thank you, Hillary, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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