Merina Lam, a kind and compassionate nurse and Clinical Manager of the Pediatric Emergency Department, ensures that every child and family receives the best of care with the most compassion. Merina is a long-term Pediatric Nurse who has cared for thousands of children within our community. Her skills are remarkable. Sometimes, the most challenging situations require the best of care. Merina gives the best of care.
In one week, Merina cared for two families with the most tragic events. Merina cared for a four-month-old infant and a 16-month-old toddler. Both events ended in tragedy. The families, unable to contain their grief, were cared for by Merina. She held the children's mothers. She supported their anguish. Merina never left their side. Merina, maintaining her leadership for the entire department, held a debrief session to handle her grief and her team's grief. Merina grieves with her team. Merina keeps the team functioning in the saddest and busiest times. Merina cares for not just the children. Merina cares for the entire family. Merina is a DAISY Nurse.