MICU at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
May 2025
MICU
at Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
MICU
St Elizabeth Youngstown
Youngstown
,
OH
United States
The DAISY Team Award holds such deep significance. In our daily work, it’s easy to forget the extraordinary care happening right within our own walls. There have been times in my career when I’ve had to experience healthcare from the other side, as a family member of a patient, and it is always eye opening. The transition from being a caretaker as a nurse to watching a loved one receive care is never easy. My family faced an unimaginable loss that unfolded over several days, and during this time, the Medical Intensive Care staff were nothing short of remarkable.
The communication was clear, the responses were prompt, and the level of expertise was unmatched. Even during moments of uncertainty, we always felt reassured that we were informed and involved in every step of the journey. But beyond the knowledge and professionalism, what stood out the most was the love and compassion shared by the ICU staff.
ICU nurses and doctors often face the toughest of circumstances; they don’t just say goodbye to their patients; they bear witness to families losing their loved ones. When I saw an ICU nurse shedding tears alongside our family, it hit me how deeply these professionals care. It’s not just about the medicine, they’re showing that the patient, and their family, meant something. Despite the countless hardships they witness, these caregivers still have so much heart. Heart for the living, and heart for those who pass.
As our family remained by our loved one’s side for days, we were humbled by the extraordinary compassion of the staff. They didn’t rigidly enforce visiting hours or rules, understanding that in the grand scheme, we were facing what may be our final goodbyes. It was a kindness beyond measure, and the comfort they provided to us as our hope began to fade was immeasurable.
Watching a loved one slip away is never easy, especially when we were still hopeful for a few more Sunday dinners together. But in that moment, the incredible staff wrapped us in their care, offering us emotional support that helped us find strength when reality set in. We are forever grateful for their unwavering compassion, their openness to doing what was right for both our loved one and our family, and the tenderness with which they walked us through one of the hardest moments of our lives.
They didn’t just provide care; they provided a lifeline in our darkest hour. Their love, strength, and humanity left an incredible mark on us all. They are the true heroes, deserving of this recognition.
The communication was clear, the responses were prompt, and the level of expertise was unmatched. Even during moments of uncertainty, we always felt reassured that we were informed and involved in every step of the journey. But beyond the knowledge and professionalism, what stood out the most was the love and compassion shared by the ICU staff.
ICU nurses and doctors often face the toughest of circumstances; they don’t just say goodbye to their patients; they bear witness to families losing their loved ones. When I saw an ICU nurse shedding tears alongside our family, it hit me how deeply these professionals care. It’s not just about the medicine, they’re showing that the patient, and their family, meant something. Despite the countless hardships they witness, these caregivers still have so much heart. Heart for the living, and heart for those who pass.
As our family remained by our loved one’s side for days, we were humbled by the extraordinary compassion of the staff. They didn’t rigidly enforce visiting hours or rules, understanding that in the grand scheme, we were facing what may be our final goodbyes. It was a kindness beyond measure, and the comfort they provided to us as our hope began to fade was immeasurable.
Watching a loved one slip away is never easy, especially when we were still hopeful for a few more Sunday dinners together. But in that moment, the incredible staff wrapped us in their care, offering us emotional support that helped us find strength when reality set in. We are forever grateful for their unwavering compassion, their openness to doing what was right for both our loved one and our family, and the tenderness with which they walked us through one of the hardest moments of our lives.
They didn’t just provide care; they provided a lifeline in our darkest hour. Their love, strength, and humanity left an incredible mark on us all. They are the true heroes, deserving of this recognition.