May 2024
Jerry
Puigdomenech
,
RN
Interventional Radiology
St. Joseph's Hospital South
Tampa
,
FL
United States
Thanks to Jerry's quick thinking and thorough assessment, the team was able to expedite the necessary treatment.
This dedicated and compassionate nurse has consistently demonstrated leadership among their peers through a proactive approach to patient care. This was exemplified during a recent incident where this person identified a critically ill patient and likely saved her life. The patient was initially labeled as a "stable floor patient." However, upon reviewing her chart prior to her arrival, this nurse noticed that her hematocrit had not been monitored or rechecked over the past few days. This person promptly suggested typing and crossmatching her blood and conducting a STAT hematocrit check upon her arrival. This was a decision that was swiftly supported by the team. Upon the patient's arrival, this person’s vigilance proved crucial. Thanks to their quick thinking and thorough assessment, the team was able to expedite the necessary treatment. This nurse’s dedication to detail, proactive mindset, and commitment to providing exemplary patient care highlight his leadership within the nursing community.