The previous two nights had been sleepless and restless for my husband. Reactions to pain medications had caused him to be awake and confused. As Mari came on shift, we expressed our goal of a good night's sleep for him with as few disruptions as possible. She coordinated his medication times with assessments quietly and quickly. After a quiet night, sleep with good rest, my husband asked if he could have lemonade as a clear liquid. Mari stated while it wasn't available for patients from the floor resources, it was available in the cafeteria. Mari brought him a glassful in a cup I recognized came from the hospital's cafeteria. My husband said it was so delicious he wanted one for his wife to enjoy. Within a few minutes, another glassful of lemonade was brought to the bedside by Mari. The following night, Mari provided two more glasses of the delicious lemonade. Only when pressed did Mari reveal that she had purchased them with her own money. She refused our repayment.
Mari P. -Angel of Mercy and Care—
Her thoughtful, professional care exceeded our expectations!