April 2021 Honoree

milan stankovic, RN

  • ICU
  • Hilo Medical Center
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Milan, one of my ICU nurses, was my lifeline to sanity after I woke from a week-long coma, and I never got to see him as my eyes and brain were not able to work together until I was a few days out of the ICU. Milan's conversations convinced me I was not being eaten by the bug people. Milan really heard what I was saying in our little talks because he resourced my friend on another island and let her know of my situation.
I had two doggies at the house that were probably getting purdy hungry, and I was still a ways from going home. This happened so fast I had no time to prepare and still cannot remember what happened that morning. During his touchy-feely inspection, Milan found a spot my kid looked for her whole childhood. A place I broke out in giggles when touched. Henceforth, Milan christened me "Mr. Giggles". Now, Milan gave me a sense of identity.
All the staff at the complex were above and at the highest of standards and I gratefully thank them. Milan is that one, in my life, that gave me a little more that put me on the right track to recovery. I will always be listening for that voice to finally be able to see his face.

Thank you, Milan, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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