April 2009
Theresa
Gordon
,
RN
Critical Care Float Pool - Saint Joseph Hospital
Saint Joseph Hospital
Lexington
,
KY
United States

 

 

 

My friends from childhood were here in January dealing with the end of life care of their father. He had been in and out of the hospital for several years, but this time he really took a turn for the worse and decisions had to be made. In telling their story to me as a friend, they said a particular nurse made all the difference to them in this difficult situation. The family said she really took the time to carefully explain the patient's situation and carefully walked them through some of the decisions they had to make. One member of this family was having a difficult time and there were other family dynamics taking place as well. My friend said Theresa was "wonderful and she helped us so much to get through it". As an employee here, I was so pleased to hear that they received good care and attention. I was not surprised when I heard her name because I have always experienced this character of hers working along side as a Respiratory Therapist and on the Rapid Response Team.