I received report from Miranda Miller about a patient that is a rare type of patient here in the SICU. She only had the mental capacity of a very young child. Miranda was nothing short of spectacular with this patient.

It was easy to see when Miranda introduced me to the patient that she was very comfortable with Miranda and sad to see her go. I found out that the coloring books that the patient was enjoying were bought by Miranda herself from the gift shop. It made the patient so happy and comfortable in what must have been a very scary time for her.

Miranda also took the time to find suitable movies and music for her to enjoy. The patient had brought a doll with her to the hospital. Miranda included her “baby doll” in all the assessments and test, listening to the doll’s lungs to ease her into it. She even made a makeshift bottle out of a sample cup so the patient could feed the doll.

I think her actions were amazing and she is a wonderful nurse. To go above and beyond for your patients is something we all should strive for.