September 2014
Catherine
Amodeo
,
BSN
Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla
,
NY
United States

 

 

 

My mother was admitted to the Trauma ICU and was cared for in the most professional and compassionate way imaginable. She passed 4 days later. All of the nursing staff were compassionate and extremely professional. They cared gently and effectively for a frail, elderly woman and made her last days as comfortable as possible.

When it became clear that there was nothing more Cathy could do for her patient, she cared for us-my grieving father in particular. I cannot quite put into words how unbelievable she was. As we all held my mother's hands, Cathy simply placed her hands on my fathers shoulders, bringing him more comfort than any words could ever do. She made a nightmare of a situation as bearable as possible. Words cannot possibly capture the appreciation we felt for all that was done for my mother and our family in those last days. We could not have asked for anything more. Thank You Cathy.