Barbara Roesch
February 2025
Barbara
Roesch
,
BSN, RN
Trauma Neuro ICU
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
,
IN
United States
Barb has continued to maintain a faithful, committed, and compassionate presence in the 2 years I've been pleased to work with her.
Barb is one of the most committed nurses I have ever had the pleasure of working with, especially in the charge nurse role. The first time I met Barb was on my first day of orientation as a new traveler. She pulled me aside at the end of my shift and voiced calmly and respectfully some concerns she had, and the criticism I received was constructive and helpful. By the end of what wound up being a very pleasant conversation, I discovered she was uncomfortable initiating the conversation since she was new to the charge role. However, she pushed through because she knew it was the right thing to do. Barb has continued to maintain a faithful, committed, and compassionate presence in the 2 years I've been pleased to work with her. No matter how intense the shift becomes, no matter the acuity of the patients we are caring for, no matter what struggles are endured by the bedside nursing staff, she is there.
Prior to this year's snowstorms, my wife and I suffered a miscarriage. Though we had gone through miscarriages before, this one was different. We had just moved to Bloomington and were overcoming illness. Physically and emotionally, my wife had suffered more intensely than ever before. With nerves fraying despite my futile efforts to comfort her from work, the overhead announcement was made, "External disaster..." My wife was overwhelmed and on the verge of a breakdown. I told Barb and she immediately assured me that she would ensure I would be the first to leave. Before stepping off the unit, she pulled me aside and hugged me, and commiserated with me. She insisted I text her when I got home, and let me know that if we needed anything at all, she'd be happy to make the 70-mile trek to our home. Her care, concern, compassion, and warmth, though characteristic, were incredible. I drove home safely knowing we had support. Every day Barb is in charge, I know that come what may, I will have everything I need to ensure my patients are cared for appropriately and safely. Barb stands as one of the pillars of competent, compassionate care in the TNICU.
Prior to this year's snowstorms, my wife and I suffered a miscarriage. Though we had gone through miscarriages before, this one was different. We had just moved to Bloomington and were overcoming illness. Physically and emotionally, my wife had suffered more intensely than ever before. With nerves fraying despite my futile efforts to comfort her from work, the overhead announcement was made, "External disaster..." My wife was overwhelmed and on the verge of a breakdown. I told Barb and she immediately assured me that she would ensure I would be the first to leave. Before stepping off the unit, she pulled me aside and hugged me, and commiserated with me. She insisted I text her when I got home, and let me know that if we needed anything at all, she'd be happy to make the 70-mile trek to our home. Her care, concern, compassion, and warmth, though characteristic, were incredible. I drove home safely knowing we had support. Every day Barb is in charge, I know that come what may, I will have everything I need to ensure my patients are cared for appropriately and safely. Barb stands as one of the pillars of competent, compassionate care in the TNICU.