June 2013
Mindy
Ledford
,
BSN, RN
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Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare North Hospital
Memphis
,
TN
United States

 

 

 

Mindy literally saved my life. I started coughing and did a deep inhale, which caused me to inhale a piece of fruit that lodged in my airway. I called the station but couldn't talk. Three nurses ran in, my eyes bulging, NO AIR FLOW. I was snatched up by Mindy, who began the Heimlich maneuver on me, which dislodged the food. She was my Guardian Angel and Life Saver.

Mindy is a new nurse and was still just in her orientation at the time of this event.