My sister, S, was very ill and admitted in SGHS. At one point she was moved to CCU. My brother-in-law was texting us with information about her condition.
The morning after I arrived, Mitchell Sandifer was her nurse and I was overwhelmed with his compassion and genuine care for my sister. Mitchell explained everything from start to why she was in this condition. She started improving slightly and her blood infection was clearing up.
A few days later I went to the hospital to see her before I headed back home. Mitchell went over what the plans were for stopping sedation, to removing the respirator. He also told me to call anytime and he would give me updates. H was the next nurse who was taking care of my sister. She was great. As her health got worse, H was very helpful. I made the decision to return.
Upon my return, Mitchell was back. We discussed everything again and her prognosis. My brother-in-law was reluctant to sign the DNR and withdrawal of support. Mitchell again with compassion, kindness, and gentleness, explained her situation and what would happen if she went into cardiac arrest.
As of that day, my brother-in-law was holding out for his son to arrive. Friday morning, I arrived early, and she was barely alive. Mitchell could not have been better. My brother-in-law finally signed the papers and she was at peace. I am a Christian and truly believed it was all God that placed Mitchell to care for my sister and handle the needs of our family. Mitchell went above and beyond his duties as a nurse. I am ever so thankful for his compassion, kindness, patience, understanding, and knowledge to relate to others. Mitchell being a nurse in the CCU is truly his calling.
I am from a large family and have been in this type of situation several times. I can honestly say, I have never had a nurse like Mitchell. He is special!