Briana fearlessly assisted someone who was visiting a patient at the hospital, seeking safe haven from their abuser, who was with the individual. This individual asked to use the restroom while being escorted by a hospital member and informed them she was seeking immediate safety from the person she was with at the hospital.

Enter Briana. Briana was phoned by a nurse leader asking for her assistance. Briana immediately went to their aide without knowledge or understanding of the situation. Briana sat with this individual hand in hand for over four hours, providing comfort, warmth, and a listening ear. Briana utilized a multidisciplinary approach to help this individual find safety at a safe house.

Briana utilized courage, empathy, and compassion toward this specific individual who was petrified. Briana went so far as to ride to the safehouse with this individual to ensure they would be safe and have someone with them until they could be checked in. Briana exuded UPMC values and went above and beyond.