February 2025 Honoree
Nicole "Nikki" Giammarino, BSN, RN
My Mom was transferred to the NSICU from an external hospital and had unfortunately passed away due to multi-organ system failure. When the doctors had come to give me the bad news that I would have to make the decision to pull my Mom off life support, I had been alone without any family support. However, Nikki had been right there providing exceptional life-saving care for my Mom and also emotional support and care to me.
My Mom had many admissions to NMH, where we saw great nurses provide care for my mom; however, Nikki stood out amongst the rest. She understood the need to not only take care of patients, but also their caretakers.
Despite the removal of life-sustaining devices, my Mom remained with us for over 24 hours, and I stayed awake with her for each hour. When Nikki came in the next morning, she had gotten me food, coffee, and she would even stay with my Mom if I needed to step away for just a second.
The death of a parent is never easy, but Nikki was the most empathetic and caring person to make the situation just that much easier. In the moments when I was alone with my Mom, Nikki never let me feel as if I were alone. When my Mom eventually passed, she was right there with her hand on my shoulder to support me. Nikki truly is a remarkable nurse who fully exemplifies what it means to be a healthcare worker.
My Mom had many admissions to NMH, where we saw great nurses provide care for my mom; however, Nikki stood out amongst the rest. She understood the need to not only take care of patients, but also their caretakers.
Despite the removal of life-sustaining devices, my Mom remained with us for over 24 hours, and I stayed awake with her for each hour. When Nikki came in the next morning, she had gotten me food, coffee, and she would even stay with my Mom if I needed to step away for just a second.
The death of a parent is never easy, but Nikki was the most empathetic and caring person to make the situation just that much easier. In the moments when I was alone with my Mom, Nikki never let me feel as if I were alone. When my Mom eventually passed, she was right there with her hand on my shoulder to support me. Nikki truly is a remarkable nurse who fully exemplifies what it means to be a healthcare worker.
Thank you, Nicole "Nikki", for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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