“Laurie had a patient who was dying. She was an 87 year old female who was receiving comfort care only. The family had numerous requests and Laurie met all of them. She was calling the parish priest and providing an atmosphere of peace. The family didn’t want the patient to be moved for a while and Laurie listened. In the hustle and bustle of ED, Laurie paused and provided the family and patient with peace and dignity. The charge nurse wanted the patient out of the department, the bed was ready, but Laurie put the family first. The patient went upstairs and died just upon arrival. Laurie had told the family to go eat some food and the patient decided that now was the time and she passed. Death can be beautiful, even in the ED.”


“Laurie treats all of her patients like she would want her family member cared for without exception. She goes that extra mile and is the definition of “patient advocate.” The other day she cared for an elderly woman who was dying. The patient had a very large family with numerous requests. She was able to guide them when they were emotionally not able to make decisions. She called the priest for support and a blessing. Laurie granted the family’s wishes by allowing the patient to stay in the ED. The family went to eat and the patient, in a state of comfort and acceptance, took her last breath. Thanks, Laurie, for being there and allowing dignity for this patient!”