Brandon McCarthy, Patrick Ellinwood, Sally Rooney, Karla Martalock
December 2014
Oncology
Care Team
,
RNs
Oncology
Saint Joseph Hospital
Denver
,
CO
United States

 

 

 

I have many nurses that I wish to recognize.

First of all, Brandon, thank you for explaining the medications to me and being so patient and answering my million questions. We came to this floor completely petrified, and your gentle humor and patient professionalism made both of us comfortable.

Next, thank you, Karla, your warmth and kindness helped us while my husband was getting his treatment. You gave me further information, and I appreciate that. I was impressed with how you kept making sure we were both ok.

Patrick, you were my rock. You helped me be strong when everything around me fell apart. Your quiet strength gave me the strength I needed to keep my head up. Thank you, Patrick, you always made me feel safe.

Sally, I loved the way you took care of my husband. You were the most thorough nurse and completely checked him out from head to toe. I know he felt totally safe in your care. I was impressed with your expertise and your gentleness with my husband. Thank you. I also want to say thank you for keeping me informed about my husband's care and letting and listening to my opinions. It will help both of us at home.

There are so many nurses that helped us through this being the most difficult time in my life. I am not good at names, and if yours is not on here, please know that I appreciate everyone! We got the best of care, mentally and physically. All of you are angels in disguise. I am in awe of you.