This letter from a patient’s mother reminds us that the work of exceptional nurses does not go unnoticed.
To Whom It May Concern:
My son, Edmund, is a severely disabled man who has become a patient at Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta more times than many others. He was most recently treated in the ER on March 31, 2013, in the late afternoon/evening.
I have often noticed around the hospital cards to be filled out that say something to the effect that they can be used to recognize an employee who embodies the values of the hospital. Although there are many good employees at your hospital, I never encountered one who epitomized your values until my son’s treatment on March 31.
We then had the good fortune to meet Mike, a floater RN in the ER who apparently had a day shift and left around 7:00 p.m. I hope this gives you enough information with which to identify this man, because he is a nurse you should value and hang on to.
I have never met anyone before who made me feel as though he was truly concerned about strengthening the body, mind, and spirit, not only of the patient but of the family, as well. He was also incredibly knowledgeable, efficient, and kind.
He was just the sort of employee whose face should appear beside your statement of values, and I hope you can identify him and give him our thanks for being such a wonderful nurse.
Thanks very much.
Sincerely,
Marilyn
Note: Some details have been changed to protect the family’s identity.
Loma Linda University Health and its affiliates are proud to recognize nurses everywhere during National Nurses Week. We salute the dedication and commitment of all nurses within our organization and nationwide.