February 2026 Honoree

D Toria Elder, RN

  • CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital
  • Chattanooga
    ,
    TN
    ,
    United States
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I have no memory of this event. However, I was at work and apparently could not see. I walked up to Ms.Toria and asked her to take my blood pressure. She advised me to go down to the ED immediately. Turns out, I was having a stroke.

I still have no memory of coming to work that day. No memory of the rest of that week. But I know this nurse saved my life. She not only cares for each patient, but also for her co-workers. I owe her everything. 

Thank you, D Toria, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.

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