Deborah demonstrated compassionate and exceptional nursing care to one of her co-workers in the Emergency Center. She was concerned that one of her co-workers had not been feeling well for a while and encouraged her to be seen as a patient in the EC. It was discovered that she needed to be admitted to the hospital for further testing related to having blood clotting issues. After discharge from the hospital, Deb stayed with her co-worker at home to ensure that she was ok.

Deborah continued to show her care and nursing compassion outside of the work area. Even though she was discharged from the hospital, Deborah continued to be concerned with her overall health status. When Deborah returned to work in the EC, she sought out a physician and colleague for a second opinion. The physician requested that Deborah bring her back to the Emergency Center where he could evaluate her further. Her friend and co-worker was admitted and placed in the Intensive Care Unit for further evaluation and treatment. During her hospital stay, Deborah stayed with her family in the ICU waiting room helping them through this difficult time. The patient said "Because Deborah went above and beyond what she was required to do, she gave me my life back!"

This is an outstanding example of how "Service is Our Passion" is exemplified by our January DAISY Award Honoree, Deborah Hughes, BSN. Congratulations!