December 2013
Charles
Strawser
,
RN
med/surg, pediatrics, oncology
Upper Valley Medical Center
Troy
,
OH
United States

 

 

 

... Charles provided nursing care to an assigned group of patients. One of those patients was an older gentleman who was dying from a terminal illness. His family was gathered around him. While there, they witnessed the extraordinary care given to their loved one by Charles, and the other nurses and patient care technicians. The family wanted to make sure that Charles was recognized. Here are their comments:

"He was very caring and compassionate to me and my family. He also took care to see that my husband was comfortable."

"Charles was great with my Dad. He continually asked if we needed anything. He kept Dad very comfortable as he went above and beyond his nursing duties. Charles is a very kind and compassionate nurse. Thank you!"

"Charles was a very professional yet compassionate nurse. In our particular situation he was very thorough and attentive to all of our needs. He carried on a conversation with us as he went about his job. Even though our loved one was facing a terminal illness, he stayed very up-beat and kept the atmosphere light, which we needed..."