April 2015 Honoree
michael gilman, RN
... This was my first time being in a hospital. I had a stroke and after surgery was drowsy and thirsty. I asked and begged for water and everybody told me I couldn't. Michael Gilman was my nurse and took care of me and the first thing he did was put a wet sponge on my lips. Since that minute I knew he cared about how I was feeling. Like I said I was drowsy and couldn't understand what was happening around me or if I was going to be able to make it. But as soon as I heard Michael's voice, I knew I was going to be OK. He helped me through the whole process with patience, love and caring that kept me alive. God sent him to my life. I am sure he has made a difference to so many others. For me, he is my guardian angel! I bless his life. He is an extraordinary nurse.
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Michael Gilman has been a wonderful support to me. I stayed with my husband in his room from the first day he arrived in ICU. Only by seeing Michael and the way he cares for my husband did I feel he was in good hands. The way he cared for him, his patience and love for others; it's amazing. During the process we had many nurses but no one like Michael. It's not only what he does but the way he does it. He is an extraordinary, good-hearted nurse. He always asked if we needed something else and went the extra mile for us!
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Michael Gilman has been a wonderful support to me. I stayed with my husband in his room from the first day he arrived in ICU. Only by seeing Michael and the way he cares for my husband did I feel he was in good hands. The way he cared for him, his patience and love for others; it's amazing. During the process we had many nurses but no one like Michael. It's not only what he does but the way he does it. He is an extraordinary, good-hearted nurse. He always asked if we needed something else and went the extra mile for us!
Thank you, Michael, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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