January 2009
Suzanne
Pach
,
RN
10W
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston
,
SC
United States

 

 

 

I would like to take this occasion to thank the nurse that helped me. I am a Trooper with the South Carolina Highway Patrol. I was tasked with taking into lawful custody a recently discharged patient for a traffic related crime. However, I did not know the extent of the patient's recently sustained injuries, which were severe. When I learned of the patient's medical condition, my job instantly became extremely difficult. I only know the first name of the nurse that helped me: Suzanne, who worked on the 10th floor room 58. Suzanne took the time, despite her busy work environment, to make sure the patient and I had what we needed prior to leaving. I needed and asked Suzanne for a lot regarding the patient. It was evident to me that Suzanne took pride in her work, cared about what she was doing, and didn't undermine the situation I had on my hands. She made sure that the patient and I were "squared away" prior to our leaving. It is my opinion that Suzanne went far beyond the extra mile in this situation. It is usually the small tasks that go unnoticed yet are the most important. This is such a case. As a result, my job was successfully completed and my supervisor was happy (which is good for me). Credit is due to her. Please extend to Suzanne any commendation available for her selfless efforts.