Brenda Reich
August 2017
Brenda
Reich
,
BSN, RN
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
,
WI
United States
Brenda Reich is a strong bedside nurse and invests fully in the care she provides. She focuses on family-centered care, keeping the parents involved as much as possible. She advocates for their needs and collaborates with the team to provide the best and safest care.
Brenda not only invests in her own practice but the practice of her peers. As a valued preceptor in the NICU, Brenda is recognized for her ability to instill trust in new employees and her positive communication skills. Brenda creates a welcoming environment and invests in the success of her colleagues. Brenda also participates in the NICU Mentor program, to help guide the next generation of nurses.
Brenda truly has a passion for her patients and it is evident in all her interactions. This award is well deserved. It not only showcases the amazing care she provided this family but is an honest reflection of the care she provides each day.
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Our son was born in July and due to complications during birth he suffered traumatic brain injury and passed away just four days later. During those four days our world was shattered, and our hearts were broken. Brenda was there the last two days of his life and I could not be more thankful to have had her as his nurse. She was so incredibly caring and understanding as we went through the most difficult days of our lives.
Brenda made sure we had enough time with him where we could hold him and care for him. Brenda was also there when he took his last breaths and without her, it would have been even more Earth-shattering than it was. I knew she cared for him so much, it is something I will never forget. She made sure he was never left alone, even after he passed away. Not only did she allow us time to grieve alone with him, but she was there as we bathed and dressed him for the last time before we said goodbye. When we left the hospital, Brenda found someone to stay with him, so she could walk us out to our car. While our outcome was devastating, I will forever be grateful to Brenda and the other nurses we worked within the NICU. I wish there was a greater way I could thank them because even a thousand "Thank you"s would not be enough.
Brenda not only invests in her own practice but the practice of her peers. As a valued preceptor in the NICU, Brenda is recognized for her ability to instill trust in new employees and her positive communication skills. Brenda creates a welcoming environment and invests in the success of her colleagues. Brenda also participates in the NICU Mentor program, to help guide the next generation of nurses.
Brenda truly has a passion for her patients and it is evident in all her interactions. This award is well deserved. It not only showcases the amazing care she provided this family but is an honest reflection of the care she provides each day.
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Our son was born in July and due to complications during birth he suffered traumatic brain injury and passed away just four days later. During those four days our world was shattered, and our hearts were broken. Brenda was there the last two days of his life and I could not be more thankful to have had her as his nurse. She was so incredibly caring and understanding as we went through the most difficult days of our lives.
Brenda made sure we had enough time with him where we could hold him and care for him. Brenda was also there when he took his last breaths and without her, it would have been even more Earth-shattering than it was. I knew she cared for him so much, it is something I will never forget. She made sure he was never left alone, even after he passed away. Not only did she allow us time to grieve alone with him, but she was there as we bathed and dressed him for the last time before we said goodbye. When we left the hospital, Brenda found someone to stay with him, so she could walk us out to our car. While our outcome was devastating, I will forever be grateful to Brenda and the other nurses we worked within the NICU. I wish there was a greater way I could thank them because even a thousand "Thank you"s would not be enough.