Melissa Pineiro, BSN, RN

I was choking and could not breathe, got out of my room and Melissa was at the front desk. I was pointing to my throat. She grabbed me, started to do the Heimlich maneuver, and up came the food. Then I could breathe. Then it took a few minutes to realize what was going on. I grabbed her hand and arm and started shaking it. To breathe again was a great thing. I do not know how to thank her enough. I am still here because of her quick thinking, and I thank her with my whole heart. Melissa, I will never forget you for your quick thinking and for saving my life.