March 2020
Theresa
Wasno
,
RN
Lehigh Valley Hospital
Theresa took control of the situation in a calm manner and coached the woman to continue her breathing, and simultaneously directed the security officer to call the Labor and Delivery Unit.
At 4:30 am a man drove up to the front of LVH-Cedar Crest, jumped out of the car yelling "my wife is having a baby and her water broke!" Without hesitation, Theresa Wasno, RN, who was taking temperatures at the entrance that night, rushed to the aid of the woman. Theresa assured the woman that she was there to help. Theresa took control of the situation in a calm manner and coached the woman to continue her breathing, and simultaneously directed the security officer to call the Labor and Delivery Unit and asked them to come to the front of the hospital. In a few moments, Theresa delivered the baby without difficulty, controlled the situation, and assisted L&D staff in the care of the mom. As an experienced nurse, Theresa represents LVHN as an exemplary employee who has the knowledge and skill to think quickly and provide excellent care.