It is not often as Nurses that we take a moment to recognize a fellow Nurse co-worker. I need to recognize the true compassion that Lindsay displayed towards my patient and for me during a code that turned out to be a sentinel event.
Lindsay took time during the code to pay extra attention to me, as his bedside Nurse, checking to make sure I was ok doing compressions. She helped to ensure that the patient was shown dignity at the end of his life and quietly covered him to rest peacefully. I need to mention that this event took place unexpectedly at MRI.
Lindsay was a pure ray of sunshine, helping me to see comfort in the patient no longer suffering, asking if I was ok, breaking the code, and giving a hug because it was needed. She then came back later to check to make sure I was ok. I have had Lindsay for rapid responses and other events, but she blew me away with her compassion. Lindsay showed how as Nurses and colleagues, we are stronger together. She made a terrible event a little more bearable.