Sandy Torres
December 2025
Sandy
Torres
,
BSN, RN
Critical Care
UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford
,
IL
United States
What makes Sandy so special is her ability to combine exceptional clinical skill with genuine human kindness.
Sandy goes above and beyond to meet my mom’s needs as a patient with a disability – always treating her with dignity, respect, and patience. What makes Sandy so special is her ability to combine exceptional clinical skill with genuine human kindness.
She remembers my mom’s favorite songs and sings with her, bringing comfort and joy in moments that could otherwise be stressful. Sandy noticed when my mom’s lips were dry and thoughtfully brought her chap stick, showing that no detail is too small when it comes to my mom’s comfort.
She takes the time to understand my mom’s unique needs, providing not just care, but true compassion and reassurance. Sandy also stands out because of her professionalism and integrity. She follows a strong code of ethics, communicates clearly, and ensures that every safety precaution is taken. Her blend of medical expertise and heartfelt compassion makes her one of a kind. Sandy represents the very best of SwedishAmerican’s mission and values-combing clinical excellence with genuine humanity. She has touched our lives in ways that go far beyond the hospital walls, and we are deeply grateful.
Thank you, Sandy, for making such a difference.
She remembers my mom’s favorite songs and sings with her, bringing comfort and joy in moments that could otherwise be stressful. Sandy noticed when my mom’s lips were dry and thoughtfully brought her chap stick, showing that no detail is too small when it comes to my mom’s comfort.
She takes the time to understand my mom’s unique needs, providing not just care, but true compassion and reassurance. Sandy also stands out because of her professionalism and integrity. She follows a strong code of ethics, communicates clearly, and ensures that every safety precaution is taken. Her blend of medical expertise and heartfelt compassion makes her one of a kind. Sandy represents the very best of SwedishAmerican’s mission and values-combing clinical excellence with genuine humanity. She has touched our lives in ways that go far beyond the hospital walls, and we are deeply grateful.
Thank you, Sandy, for making such a difference.