October 2017
Kim
Swink
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BSN, RN
Outpatient Surgery
Carolinas HealthCare System Cleveland
Shelby
,
NC
United States

 

 

 

Kim is always taking care of others in her family and community. Kim and another nurse recently went to do Community Service project at one of the county elementary schools.
Upon arriving they reported to the school office and encountered the school's principle. In discussing what they were there for, he mentioned some memory problems and also stated he was having problems "getting words out". Kim talked more with him and had concerns he was having a stroke. She let school staff know and placed him in her car and proceeded to the ED. He indeed had suffered a stroke, unfortunately when assessing it had probably occurred Friday or Saturday and this was Tuesday. Kim was very helpful in preventing further damage by insisting he go to be evaluated. As her usual self, helping others out.