June 2020
Jenifer
Reyes
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ABSN Student Nurse
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso/ Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing

 

 

 

Jenifer Reyes demonstrated extraordinary courage and skill by performing the Heimlich maneuver which saved a life. While Jennifer and her family were dining at a local restaurant, they noticed a woman across the room who appeared to be in distress. After confirming that this customer was choking, her family members proudly recalled, "she jumped into action." Jennifer's quick thinking and actions that evening demonstrate a commendable level of compassion and care that should be recognized.