Brian Mikkelsen
August 2023
Brian
Mikkelsen
,
RN
ICU
Marshall Medical Center
Placerville
,
CA
United States
Brian was on task with the surrounding crew, called the shots and brought B out of his critical event.
This letter is in regard to Brian Mikkelsen, RN in the South Wing of Marshall Hospital ICU. Brian was my husband’s care provider.
B was sent to the ICU where the night nurse took charge of his care. In the ICU the care was supreme. Brian took over Friday morning. He evaluated B carefully. I observed Brian monitoring and reviewing all the information around him. Over the next few days Brian questioned doctors for treatments available, medication reviews, and patient condition changes. Brian’s behavior was that of a true patient advocate.
Each day I had all medical information forwarded to another source for s second and sometimes third opinion. All services provided were exceptional.
B coded on Friday around 5 pm. I did not leave the room, just backed into the wall to watch. Brian was on task with the surrounding crew, called the shots and brought B out of his critical event. Once Brian stabilized the B, he questioned his colleagues for how he could improve. Which I thought was wonderful. Of course, there was nothing to improve on. I watched closely as he had total control and responded appropriately. Brian requested more information for improvement. Which was quite admirable. Here before me was a humble man, only seeking to improve his level of care.
Brian ensured the patient's care was top-notch. All nursing staff should be at this level of care. The concern for the person who is a patient is not found enough in nursing. Brian treated the B as a human, not just a body in need of medical attention. His conversations with B eventually brought physical responses from my husband, which the doctors told me B had none. I was told that B would not wake up from the induced coma and if he did, he would have brain damage.
Once the drugs were stopped and B did not wake in the allotted time, I was questioned about removing the life support. I discussed this with Brian, he recommended more time to allow B to respond, which were my thoughts exactly. Each person’s response to drugs varies. I do realize that not all people leave the ICU in good condition. I was prepared but my husband responded to voice and touch. In my world of knowledge, these were good signs and Brian agreed.
While I continued to question Brian on everything, his concern to answer my questions was invaluable. Brian was not just taking care of the patient; he was taking care of me too.
I could not ask for a better nurse. Miracles do happen with the assistance of angels like Brian Mikkelsen.
Today, my husband is alive and well. He had a heart valve inserted at Sutter Sacramento and then an ablation at Mercy Sacrament.
B has returned to normal life, thanks to the great care that started with Brian Mikkelsen, who never gave up.
I cannot express the gratitude that I have for the care Brian gave my husband. I truly believe that without the critical care during the first few days given by Brian, my husband would not be with me and where he is today.
B was sent to the ICU where the night nurse took charge of his care. In the ICU the care was supreme. Brian took over Friday morning. He evaluated B carefully. I observed Brian monitoring and reviewing all the information around him. Over the next few days Brian questioned doctors for treatments available, medication reviews, and patient condition changes. Brian’s behavior was that of a true patient advocate.
Each day I had all medical information forwarded to another source for s second and sometimes third opinion. All services provided were exceptional.
B coded on Friday around 5 pm. I did not leave the room, just backed into the wall to watch. Brian was on task with the surrounding crew, called the shots and brought B out of his critical event. Once Brian stabilized the B, he questioned his colleagues for how he could improve. Which I thought was wonderful. Of course, there was nothing to improve on. I watched closely as he had total control and responded appropriately. Brian requested more information for improvement. Which was quite admirable. Here before me was a humble man, only seeking to improve his level of care.
Brian ensured the patient's care was top-notch. All nursing staff should be at this level of care. The concern for the person who is a patient is not found enough in nursing. Brian treated the B as a human, not just a body in need of medical attention. His conversations with B eventually brought physical responses from my husband, which the doctors told me B had none. I was told that B would not wake up from the induced coma and if he did, he would have brain damage.
Once the drugs were stopped and B did not wake in the allotted time, I was questioned about removing the life support. I discussed this with Brian, he recommended more time to allow B to respond, which were my thoughts exactly. Each person’s response to drugs varies. I do realize that not all people leave the ICU in good condition. I was prepared but my husband responded to voice and touch. In my world of knowledge, these were good signs and Brian agreed.
While I continued to question Brian on everything, his concern to answer my questions was invaluable. Brian was not just taking care of the patient; he was taking care of me too.
I could not ask for a better nurse. Miracles do happen with the assistance of angels like Brian Mikkelsen.
Today, my husband is alive and well. He had a heart valve inserted at Sutter Sacramento and then an ablation at Mercy Sacrament.
B has returned to normal life, thanks to the great care that started with Brian Mikkelsen, who never gave up.
I cannot express the gratitude that I have for the care Brian gave my husband. I truly believe that without the critical care during the first few days given by Brian, my husband would not be with me and where he is today.