My life was shaken and she made my days in the ICU better
I was brought in to the trauma unit after my brother and I were in a serious car accident. My brother was discharged, however I was placed in the trauma unit for thirteen plus days. During my sixth day, I was taken off the ventilator and came out of full sedation. I was scared. I’m fifteen. I last recall being at my school in class and here I am with a room full of nurses, doctors and my family. I remember Sara. She was kind, she talked to me, and she explained everything to me. For several days after I would have her as my nurse. At times she brought in her trainee, Maddie, Whom I really liked as well. Sara worked with her on how to make sure I was taken care of. She showed her my IVs, my lung tubes, and my ever-so-hated catheter. Sara had to replace my catheter as I was not able to go to the bathroom. I wasn’t happy. She explained things to me. Maddie told me that Sara had went home from her shift, but would make sure she knew, I WANTED it OUT! That thing is not cool.
Over my next few days there, Sara asked me personal questions. Smiled with me. She was so excited to meet my brothers. I have a twin and two additional older brothers. Even when she wasn’t assigned to my room, she still came in. She checked on me. She cared. She wasn’t just a nurse there for her job.
Shortly before leaving, my mom captured a picture of her and Maddie as I was wheeled through the halls by my mom. She had no problem getting a picture with me. It made me happy. The next day, she met my twin.
Sara kindly came into my room when I was having a down moment. I missed my friends. I was hurting. I broke areas of my spine, my ribs, and had both collapsed lungs. Sara asked me if I wanted an ice cream sundae. She was making one for herself and thought I could use one too. It was Oreo ice cream and I asked for caramel topping. My mom was happy as she got me to eat. I like Sara. I looked forward to her kindness and her smile. She cared for me, my mom and cared about my personal life. She deserves an award! She is kind, she is caring, and she shows the values Bronson promotes.
My life was shaken by an auto accident with my brother, and she made my days in the ICU better.
