Ruby Whisenant
September 2016
Ruby
Whisenant
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RN
Same Day Surgery
Broward Health Imperial Point
Fort Lauderdale
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FL
United States

 

 

 

I am a very grateful two-time breast cancer survivor and a patient who has received exemplary care at Broward Health Imperial Point. I had a great experience with Ruby. Understandably, I was very nervous undergoing my bilateral mastectomy and Ruby's warm, compassionate care coupled with her sense of humor put me at ease. I was with Ruby for many hours that day, between sentinel node biopsy and the surgical schedule running late, and Ruby postponed her lunch break so she could stay with me. Right before I was taken into surgery, Ruby joined hands in prayer with me and my friends. The last thing I remember is Ruby holding me, with my head on her shoulder as the anesthesiologist administered the epidural.
When I arrived for my tissue expander exchange surgery a few months later, I was so delighted to learn that I was going to be in her care again. It was like greeting an old friend! Imagine my surprise when I woke up in Recovery and the recovery room nurse gave me a note with the very much unexpected donation to my next 60 mile Susan G. Koman 3-day Breast Cancer walk in San Diego.

From Ruby:
It's been my pleasure taking care of you during your visits at Broward Health Imperial Point. You are a joy to care for and open book of information and experience which I enjoy and look forward to sharing with my future patients. You are empowered! I am enclosing a donation for your next walk, keep on your journey! Love, Ruby

Thank you Ruby!