Tully Gibbons
November 2025
Tully
Gibbons
,
BSN, RN, CEN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing
CommonSpirit St Anthony Summit Hospital
Frisco
,
CO
United States
Tully attended the follow-up appointment with the new primary care provider, serving as a steadfast advocate for the patient.
Tully demonstrated exceptional dedication to a patient who presented to the Emergency Department on two occasions within the past week. The patient had recently endured a profoundly tragic experience involving kidnapping and significant trauma. During the patient's initial visit, Tully dedicated considerable time to actively listening to the patient's narrative and providing vital emotional support.
She subsequently consulted with the Emergency Room provider, ensuring the appropriate course of treatment was implemented. During this treatment, the patient received a diagnosis of a life-altering disease, which understandably resulted in shock and profound sadness. Tully consistently provided compassionate care throughout this challenging period.
Later that week, the patient returned to the Emergency Department, and fortunately, Tully was again on duty. Following treatment, the patient was discharged to the waiting room while awaiting transportation. Approximately one hour later, Tully observed that the patient remained in the waiting room, appearing to be resting on a couch. Tully proactively approached the patient and learned that the ride had not yet arrived and that the patient had an impending follow-up appointment.
Recognizing the patient's vulnerability and understanding the traumatic circumstances, Tully offered to accompany the patient to the appointment. The patient, overwhelmed by her recent experiences and new diagnosis, was experiencing difficulty processing the information and subsequent steps. Tully attended the follow-up appointment with the new primary care provider, serving as a steadfast advocate for the patient. She effectively articulated to the provider the concerns expressed by the emergency room staff and the necessity of consultations with specialists.
Tully attended the follow-up appointment with the new primary care provider, serving as a steadfast advocate for the patient. She effectively articulated to the provider the concerns expressed by the emergency room staff and the necessity of consultations with specialists. Tully demonstrated compassion and kindness to a patient in great need.
She subsequently consulted with the Emergency Room provider, ensuring the appropriate course of treatment was implemented. During this treatment, the patient received a diagnosis of a life-altering disease, which understandably resulted in shock and profound sadness. Tully consistently provided compassionate care throughout this challenging period.
Later that week, the patient returned to the Emergency Department, and fortunately, Tully was again on duty. Following treatment, the patient was discharged to the waiting room while awaiting transportation. Approximately one hour later, Tully observed that the patient remained in the waiting room, appearing to be resting on a couch. Tully proactively approached the patient and learned that the ride had not yet arrived and that the patient had an impending follow-up appointment.
Recognizing the patient's vulnerability and understanding the traumatic circumstances, Tully offered to accompany the patient to the appointment. The patient, overwhelmed by her recent experiences and new diagnosis, was experiencing difficulty processing the information and subsequent steps. Tully attended the follow-up appointment with the new primary care provider, serving as a steadfast advocate for the patient. She effectively articulated to the provider the concerns expressed by the emergency room staff and the necessity of consultations with specialists.
Tully attended the follow-up appointment with the new primary care provider, serving as a steadfast advocate for the patient. She effectively articulated to the provider the concerns expressed by the emergency room staff and the necessity of consultations with specialists. Tully demonstrated compassion and kindness to a patient in great need.