tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post5842022435894578144..comments2024-03-26T00:25:34.026-04:00Comments on Not Running a Hospital: How to get a good start to the dayPaul Levyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17065446378970179507noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32053362.post-66279191703011568112008-04-24T10:48:00.000-04:002008-04-24T10:48:00.000-04:00Please allow me to share with you the nominating l...Please allow me to share with you the nominating letter I wrote to The Globe's 2008 Salute to Nurses:<BR/><BR/>Gail Benedetti, R.N. was my nurse in the days and nights immediately following my Whipple Procedure. After 7 1/2 hours of surgery, I was in no shape to advocate or care for myself. The surgeon may have saved my life but my nurse made it bearable! Gail did everything for me from removing my nasal gastric tube to giving me a sponge bath. I wasn't her only patient but she made me feel that I was. When I woke up she was there. When I went to sleep she was there. Bells and lights went off. Tubes and bags needed changing. Gail was there to make it right. It was uncanny, I didn't have to worry. My nurse was looking out for me.<BR/><BR/>Because Gail took the time to explain each procedure, medication and piece of equipment to me - I knew what to expect. That shared information was both comforting and empowering to me as a patient. When pain was an issue, Gail made it her priority to advocate for me. She truly was my angel of mercy. The memory of her unflagging competence and compassion still brings tears to my eyes. I will be forever in her debt.<BR/><BR/>During my eight days on the 9th floor of the Farr Building/BIDMC, I saw Gail interact with other patients, nurses and the medical staff. She was energetic, engaged and empathetic at all times. Gail was equally respectful and responsive to the needs and requests of all - patients as well as physicians. Gail proves that nursing is not just a job but a calling! Thank you for this opportunity to celebrate Gail Benedetti, R.N.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely, <BR/>Karen M. Becker<BR/><BR/>Note to BIDMC: I received exemplary care at BIDMC. <BR/>Mark Callery, M.D. (my gifted and intrepid surgeon) deserves his own letter. I just celebrated the 1 year anniversary of my Whipple on April 14th. What a difference a year makes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com