We were in the middle of our 3rd major trauma. There were two patients in the trauma room, both critical. We were down a nurse on the unit due to a call in which left two RNs and one charge nurse. The patient I was with was on a vent, had a major head injury, and open tib/fib fracture. The other RN was working with the other trauma patient. Both patients were critical and unstable. Miranda stayed to help with the trauma patients and made sure that accurate documentation was performed. She stayed 2.5 hours over to help. As we were preparing my critical patient for transfer to a critical care neuro center the paramedic asked for a nurse to ride along. This was due to the extent of serious injuries and because of the vent. Miranda saw the paramedic needed help and offered to ride along to assist with patient care. This was a 2-hour trip one way and she had already stayed over to help out.
During the transfer trip, the vent stopped working and Miranda had to bag the patient to the neuro facility. The patient survived because Miranda was there to give excellent care to a patient in need. This is not the only time Miranda has gone above and beyond for our patients. She gives excellent care, every time.