July 2024 Honoree
Yesenia Briseno, RN
I was in a very bad car accident and needed to be airlifted to a level 1 trauma center for my injuries. I was told I went into cardiac arrest three different times and all my ribs were broken. I had a lacerated liver, contusions to both eyes, a broken collar bone, a dislocated shoulder, and a tibia plateau fracture, to say the least, I was unrecognizable. I was on life support and had my last rites given. I was given a second chance at life by the grace of God. I spent a year between hospitals and rehabilitation facilities learning how to walk and talk. etc. Life was not good for me. I wasn’t always treated well by the staff.
I met this one nurse here at BCGMC and she was an absolute angel. Yesenia is a true saint, has compassion, empathy, and everything a nurse should be. I am terrified of needles, hospitals, etc., from the very start. As soon as I came on the unit, Yesenia was so kind and friendly and made me feel as if I had known her my entire life. I was no longer terrified. In fact, I had forgotten about all the horrible experiences I had after my car accident and the many encounters/interactions with different nursing staff who were rude, to say the least. Yesenia was gentle and didn’t jab or fish for a vein. One try and Yesenia was in, and I am not an easy stick, and I pass out at the sight of a needle. Yesenia made sure I was comfortable and explained everything that was going on/happening. Yesenia’s dedication to her patients is admirable, and it shows in the excellent care that she provided not only to me but to other patients as well. I am grateful for her kindness and compassion during my stay here. I thank Yesenia for her hard work and devoted labor- there were many patients I saw her interact with, and she went above what a nurse has ever done for me. I wish there were more nurses like her. I feel that she is most deserving of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses- that she has a light that shines so bright, and that light should always be given recognition so that it never dims.
I met this one nurse here at BCGMC and she was an absolute angel. Yesenia is a true saint, has compassion, empathy, and everything a nurse should be. I am terrified of needles, hospitals, etc., from the very start. As soon as I came on the unit, Yesenia was so kind and friendly and made me feel as if I had known her my entire life. I was no longer terrified. In fact, I had forgotten about all the horrible experiences I had after my car accident and the many encounters/interactions with different nursing staff who were rude, to say the least. Yesenia was gentle and didn’t jab or fish for a vein. One try and Yesenia was in, and I am not an easy stick, and I pass out at the sight of a needle. Yesenia made sure I was comfortable and explained everything that was going on/happening. Yesenia’s dedication to her patients is admirable, and it shows in the excellent care that she provided not only to me but to other patients as well. I am grateful for her kindness and compassion during my stay here. I thank Yesenia for her hard work and devoted labor- there were many patients I saw her interact with, and she went above what a nurse has ever done for me. I wish there were more nurses like her. I feel that she is most deserving of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses- that she has a light that shines so bright, and that light should always be given recognition so that it never dims.
Thank you, Yesenia, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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