I have had the pleasure of working with Maria Cecilia Ramirez over fourteen years and witnessed her compassion for patients every day. ICU is quite a challenging place and she is amazing with all patients and families she encounters. She is very thorough with her patients, taking her time to answer all questions and soothe ruffled emotions. I have seen her give her own lunch money or spare change in order to help one of the patients' family member to buy food when the family member said she had no money to buy food. She consistently receives kudos from her patients. She is not only kind to her patients, but she goes out of her way to be an outstanding coworker and peer. She is a strong resource for her coworkers. Maria demonstrates clinical excellence and professionalism, and makes us proud of our profession. May every unit be as fortunate to have someone like Maria Cecilia Ramirez.
Thanks, Maria Cecilia, for all you do for our patients, their families and your coworkers.