Lindsey Bull-Bunting
March 2024
Lindsey
Bull-Bunting
,
RN, BSN
ART Cardiac Mechanical Support
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
,
SC
United States
In a moment where medical limitations met the patient's wishes, Lindsey and her team member, guided the family through a difficult decision-making process with empathy and support/
Lindsey Bull-Bunting is part of our outstanding cardiogenic shock coordinators. This team’s exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care recently shone brightly in a challenging case involving an advanced heart failure patient.
Patient-Centered Excellence:
Lindsey and her team member's compassion and expertise were instrumental during the prolonged hospitalization of a patient supported with temporary mechanical circulatory support. Despite the complexities of the situation and the ultimate inability to proceed with a VAD, they displayed an extraordinary level of care that extended beyond medical interventions.
Recognition from the Medical Director:
Our medical director aptly acknowledged Lindsey and her team member, highlighting their steadfast attention, care, and, most importantly, the deep compassion they exhibited toward the patient and his family. In a moment where medical limitations met the patient's wishes, Lindsey and her team member, guided the family through a difficult decision-making process with empathy and support. Dignity and Comfort in Final Moments: As the patient and his family elected to turn off support, Lindsey and her team member, ensured his remaining hours were spent in accordance with his wishes patient's final moments reflects the profound impact of their care in bringing solace during a challenging time. "I am trying to focus on - we were able to give him more time. Maybe not at home in comfortable surroundings. ,But when I got to the floor to turn off his impella today, we were waiting for his daughter to return from the cafeteria. When I arrived, he was peacefully sleeping. And he woke up and looked at the clock and said to his wife - 'What are we doing? It's 3 o'clock.' He was ready."
Compassion Beyond Expectations:
Lindsey and her team member, demonstrated exceptional compassion and empathy throughout the patient's journey, honoring his wishes with sensitivity and grace.
Their commitment, seen and unseen, goes above and beyond the call of duty, making a lasting impact on the lives of those they serve.
In recognition of their extraordinary efforts, I wholeheartedly recommend Lindsey and her team member for the DAISY Award. Their exemplary care embodies the essence of compassionate healthcare, leaving an indelible mark on our patient's final moments and the hearts of all who witness their dedicated service.
Patient-Centered Excellence:
Lindsey and her team member's compassion and expertise were instrumental during the prolonged hospitalization of a patient supported with temporary mechanical circulatory support. Despite the complexities of the situation and the ultimate inability to proceed with a VAD, they displayed an extraordinary level of care that extended beyond medical interventions.
Recognition from the Medical Director:
Our medical director aptly acknowledged Lindsey and her team member, highlighting their steadfast attention, care, and, most importantly, the deep compassion they exhibited toward the patient and his family. In a moment where medical limitations met the patient's wishes, Lindsey and her team member, guided the family through a difficult decision-making process with empathy and support. Dignity and Comfort in Final Moments: As the patient and his family elected to turn off support, Lindsey and her team member, ensured his remaining hours were spent in accordance with his wishes patient's final moments reflects the profound impact of their care in bringing solace during a challenging time. "I am trying to focus on - we were able to give him more time. Maybe not at home in comfortable surroundings. ,But when I got to the floor to turn off his impella today, we were waiting for his daughter to return from the cafeteria. When I arrived, he was peacefully sleeping. And he woke up and looked at the clock and said to his wife - 'What are we doing? It's 3 o'clock.' He was ready."
Compassion Beyond Expectations:
Lindsey and her team member, demonstrated exceptional compassion and empathy throughout the patient's journey, honoring his wishes with sensitivity and grace.
Their commitment, seen and unseen, goes above and beyond the call of duty, making a lasting impact on the lives of those they serve.
In recognition of their extraordinary efforts, I wholeheartedly recommend Lindsey and her team member for the DAISY Award. Their exemplary care embodies the essence of compassionate healthcare, leaving an indelible mark on our patient's final moments and the hearts of all who witness their dedicated service.