Christy McGuire
August 2025
Christy
McGuire
,
RN, BSN
ICU
Hillcrest Hospital South
Tulsa
,
OK
United States
Despite her busy day, Christy always turned to us with sincerity and compassion.
Long before COVID, and long before my family and I, myself being a 100% disabled American Veteran and a Veteran of the Persian Gulf War, were under the care of a God-sent nurse, I recognized the importance of nurses. I’ve always shown my appreciation through flowers, chocolates, and a variety of sweets for the staff I’ve encountered.
Tonight, my father-in-law of 36 years passed into the Great Beyond. As I sat reflecting on the warm, sincere moments we’ve experienced, I was reminded of the many wonderful nurses who have touched our lives with their unwavering care. Over the past 24 hours, I watched the nurses on the 3rd floor ICU, and every single one of them was nothing short of exceptional. But it was Christy McGuire who touched my heart so deeply that I felt compelled to find a way to say thank you.
Christy cared for my father-in-law in his final hours. During that time, she made more than 15 trips in and out of the room, responding to buzzers, beeps, and monitors, while also tending to the emotional and practical needs of our family. She patiently answered every question my mother-in-law had about his care, treatment, and what to expect.
Despite her busy day, Christy always turned to us with sincerity and compassion. She and the staff understood that a 53-year marriage was nearing its heartbreaking end, and they bent the rules just enough to allow us to support one another, and most importantly, to support my devastated mother-in-law and my dear wife of 36 years. Christy and other staff members constantly checked on us, asking if we needed anything or if they could do anything to help.
While many staff members were amazing, two things stood out: you always know when someone is truly doing their job, and you can always tell when someone genuinely cares. Christy embodied both. I saw it in the way she attentively managed the countless tasks required to keep my father-in-law alive for just a few more precious hours, long enough for my brother-in-law and his wife to fly in from Portland, Oregon, and say their final goodbyes.
Christy moved gracefully among us, polite, efficient, and kind, cleaning, changing fluids, drawing blood, checking vitals, answering questions, tending to other patients, and entering information, all while maintaining a sweet disposition and heartfelt sincerity. At one point, a cart appeared outside the room with snacks, cold water, and sodas, just to make us more comfortable. I thought, “Seriously? Hillcrest South? Really?” And the answer was a resounding “Yes.”
From the bottom of my heart, to Christy, the Emergency Room staff, and especially the ICU team on the 3rd floor, I tip my hat to you and take a bow. In the game of life, you are what makes this world a beautiful place. He passed in May 2025. That morning, he joked with my mother-in-law about making coffee, as they did every day. She went to the kitchen, not realizing she had just heard the last words he would ever speak. You all sent him on with the utmost love and gentle care.
EMS and the ER doctors brought him back four times, giving my wife, our children, her uncle and aunt, my in-laws, and my heartbroken mother-in-law the chance to say goodbye. We knew it was coming, but we never expected it to be that day. God bless each and every one of you. Christy, with your long golden hair, you were every bit the angel that he is now walking with. God bless you and your families, Hillcrest South. Thank you for the gift of time, love, and care, and thank you for the gift of Christy.
Tonight, my father-in-law of 36 years passed into the Great Beyond. As I sat reflecting on the warm, sincere moments we’ve experienced, I was reminded of the many wonderful nurses who have touched our lives with their unwavering care. Over the past 24 hours, I watched the nurses on the 3rd floor ICU, and every single one of them was nothing short of exceptional. But it was Christy McGuire who touched my heart so deeply that I felt compelled to find a way to say thank you.
Christy cared for my father-in-law in his final hours. During that time, she made more than 15 trips in and out of the room, responding to buzzers, beeps, and monitors, while also tending to the emotional and practical needs of our family. She patiently answered every question my mother-in-law had about his care, treatment, and what to expect.
Despite her busy day, Christy always turned to us with sincerity and compassion. She and the staff understood that a 53-year marriage was nearing its heartbreaking end, and they bent the rules just enough to allow us to support one another, and most importantly, to support my devastated mother-in-law and my dear wife of 36 years. Christy and other staff members constantly checked on us, asking if we needed anything or if they could do anything to help.
While many staff members were amazing, two things stood out: you always know when someone is truly doing their job, and you can always tell when someone genuinely cares. Christy embodied both. I saw it in the way she attentively managed the countless tasks required to keep my father-in-law alive for just a few more precious hours, long enough for my brother-in-law and his wife to fly in from Portland, Oregon, and say their final goodbyes.
Christy moved gracefully among us, polite, efficient, and kind, cleaning, changing fluids, drawing blood, checking vitals, answering questions, tending to other patients, and entering information, all while maintaining a sweet disposition and heartfelt sincerity. At one point, a cart appeared outside the room with snacks, cold water, and sodas, just to make us more comfortable. I thought, “Seriously? Hillcrest South? Really?” And the answer was a resounding “Yes.”
From the bottom of my heart, to Christy, the Emergency Room staff, and especially the ICU team on the 3rd floor, I tip my hat to you and take a bow. In the game of life, you are what makes this world a beautiful place. He passed in May 2025. That morning, he joked with my mother-in-law about making coffee, as they did every day. She went to the kitchen, not realizing she had just heard the last words he would ever speak. You all sent him on with the utmost love and gentle care.
EMS and the ER doctors brought him back four times, giving my wife, our children, her uncle and aunt, my in-laws, and my heartbroken mother-in-law the chance to say goodbye. We knew it was coming, but we never expected it to be that day. God bless each and every one of you. Christy, with your long golden hair, you were every bit the angel that he is now walking with. God bless you and your families, Hillcrest South. Thank you for the gift of time, love, and care, and thank you for the gift of Christy.