ER Nurses and Rapid Deployment Team at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
March 2024
ER Nurses and Rapid Deployment Team
at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee
Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Milwaukee Hospital
Milwaukee
,
WI
United States
Allison Nodes, RN
Samantha Jankowski RN, BSN
Michelle Terwall RN, BSN
Eric Hollub RN, BSN
Cathy Cannestra RN, BSN
Samantha Jankowski RN, BSN
Michelle Terwall RN, BSN
Eric Hollub RN, BSN
Cathy Cannestra RN, BSN
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and commendation for the exceptional care provided by your ED staff during my father's visit. My father was admitted due to a GI bleed, and I was profoundly impressed by the professionalism, competence, and compassion demonstrated by your team throughout his stay. From the moment we arrived, it was evident that your staff was committed to ensuring my father received the best possible care. They swiftly recognized his changing condition and responded promptly, initiating a mass transfusion protocol with remarkable efficiency. Despite the urgency of the situation, they remained calm and composed, which undoubtedly had a reassuring effect on both my father and our family. Moreover, I was particularly impressed by the seamless coordination and teamwork exhibited by your staff. It was evident that they were working together as a cohesive unit, with each member playing a crucial role in ensuring my father's well-being. This level of collaboration and camaraderie speaks volumes about the culture you have fostered within your department. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the attending physician who kept me frequently updated on my father's condition and the course of treatment. His clear communication and willingness to address any concerns I had greatly alleviated my anxiety during what was undoubtedly a stressful time. This experience stands in stark contrast to my father's previous ED visit in December 2022. The improvements I witnessed in the quality of care and overall experience are a testament to the dedication and hard work of your staff, as well as the leadership provided by you and your team. Please convey my heartfelt appreciation to all members of your team who were involved in my father's care. He was seen by Dr. Fouchia, Allison Nodes (primary RN), Michelle, Catherine, Eric, Sam, and others whom I may have forgotten. Thank you once again for your outstanding service and for making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.