May 2024 Honoree
Mary Jo Shaver, RN, BSN
Our lives changed when our loved one became extremely ill, in the ICU, and unfortunately succumbed to his illness. However, while we grieve our loss, we are also so fortunate for the care and experience we had as a family. Mary Jo Shaver is a nurse we will never forget.
From the time Mary started her shift, she made sure she made us feel like our loved one was her only patient, even though we know she had others. The care that Mary provided was nothing short of angelic. Mary prayed with us every time a pastor came by, which was frequently. She spoke with the doctor for us every time we requested. She sat down at the bedside and talked with us, cried with us, hugged us, reassured us, and advised us.
Even though we both work in healthcare, being on the other side of things was very different for us. Even though we knew everything that was going on, we still needed the education and reassurance that she provided. Towards the final moments we had with our loved one, Chris, Mary allowed all 15 of us in the room to hold him, to pray, and to sing hymns.
She sat down in the room, out of the way, and waited for everyone to agree on when morphine could be administered to help with his transition. She never left our side when we needed her, and boy, did we need her. I can assure you that while we have no complaints about any other staff we encountered in the hospital, Mary was exactly who we needed that day. She has a true gift and will always remain a special part of our lives.
We will never forget her because of her truly amazing and compassionate care.
From the time Mary started her shift, she made sure she made us feel like our loved one was her only patient, even though we know she had others. The care that Mary provided was nothing short of angelic. Mary prayed with us every time a pastor came by, which was frequently. She spoke with the doctor for us every time we requested. She sat down at the bedside and talked with us, cried with us, hugged us, reassured us, and advised us.
Even though we both work in healthcare, being on the other side of things was very different for us. Even though we knew everything that was going on, we still needed the education and reassurance that she provided. Towards the final moments we had with our loved one, Chris, Mary allowed all 15 of us in the room to hold him, to pray, and to sing hymns.
She sat down in the room, out of the way, and waited for everyone to agree on when morphine could be administered to help with his transition. She never left our side when we needed her, and boy, did we need her. I can assure you that while we have no complaints about any other staff we encountered in the hospital, Mary was exactly who we needed that day. She has a true gift and will always remain a special part of our lives.
We will never forget her because of her truly amazing and compassionate care.
Thank you, Mary Jo, for your exceptional compassion, advocacy, and dedication to your patients. You truly make a difference.
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