Ishmael Chavez
January 2025
Ishmael
Chavez
,
BSN, RN
Med surg/Tele
Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
Fontana
,
CA
United States
He treated my dad with such dignity, putting him at ease and helping him feel comfortable in a difficult situation.
Our 75-year-old father has terminal cancer, and on one challenging day, he received care from Ishmeal. Although Ishmael was only his nurse for that one day, he made a lasting impact on both my dad and our family. After my dad was given an injection that caused a significant bowel movement, he felt embarrassed and vulnerable. Ishmael, with compassion and calm, reassured my dad that this was nothing to be ashamed of, emphasizing that helping in moments like these was part of his job. He treated my dad with such dignity, putting him at ease and helping him feel comfortable in a difficult situation. Ishamel’s kindness, though brief, left a deep impression. He approached my dad’s care with warmth and respect, creating a sense of peace and reassurance that day. In a short time, Ishmael exemplified what it means to be a nurse who cares deeply, both for the patient’s physical comfort and emotional well-being. We are so grateful for the comfort he brought our dad in such a vulnerable moment.