Fanny "Binky" Burgess
November 2024
Fanny "Binky"
Burgess
,
BSN, RN
Med-Tele
Kaiser Permanente Sacramento Medical Center
Sacramento
,
CA
United States
She also sent me a statue that said: “Thank you for your 17 years of service” to set me free and let me go. Tears came out of my eyes. I am so lucky to have you, Binky.
It was a warm and bright afternoon in 2007; the 5th Floor manager introduced a new employee, M, to the evening shift charge, RN Binky Burgess.
Binky Asked, “New grad?”
M answered,” No, I have been a Registered Nurse since 1973; I have various nursing experiences, and we will work together to make 5 West the best place to work.”
As I look back, it’s been 17 years. We worked together and experienced a lot of ups and downs as a team.
During the staffing shortage, we picked up an extra shift to cover the shortage. We worked almost 16 hours a day for two months, we emotionally supported each other, made laughter for each other, encouraged good nutrition and good rest. We made sure our patients got the high-quality care they deserved, and we made it.
One day in 2022, Binky and I finished our evening shift, and off duty via the main entrance from Sacramento Medical Center. Suddenly, a strong wind hit the long glass door, and the glass door fell on me and locked me down on the floor. I hit my head on the floor, and I lost consciousness. “Check the pulse; check the pulse; is she breathing?” I opened my eyes, Binky was at my side, she said,” Oh! God, M, I almost do CPR on you.”
She put me in a wheelchair and took me to ED for treatment. She stayed with me during the CT scan of my head, applied an ice pack to my swelling scalp to promote comfort. After we completed the ED visit, she took me to her house to stay overnight, because I could not drive after concussion.
Retirement: My goal is to work for Kaiser for 20 years. Due to my lung cancer metastatic to the pancreas and liver and my health declining progressively, I ran out of sick leave, so I have to apply for early retirement. I felt sorry that I couldn't keep my promise, I only completed 17 years.
Binky was very kind to me. She asked my coworkers to sign a farewell card for me to cheer me up. She also sent me a statue that said: “Thank you for your 17 years of service” to set me free and let me go. Tears came out of my eyes. I am so lucky to have you, Binky.
End of Life: My oncologist told me that my cancer is not curable, I might only have six or less months to live. I will be transferred to Hospice care soon. I don’t want to leave with regret, so, before I pass, I would like to recommend Binky Burgess RN for the DAISY Award for her excellent kindness and care for me.
Binky Asked, “New grad?”
M answered,” No, I have been a Registered Nurse since 1973; I have various nursing experiences, and we will work together to make 5 West the best place to work.”
As I look back, it’s been 17 years. We worked together and experienced a lot of ups and downs as a team.
During the staffing shortage, we picked up an extra shift to cover the shortage. We worked almost 16 hours a day for two months, we emotionally supported each other, made laughter for each other, encouraged good nutrition and good rest. We made sure our patients got the high-quality care they deserved, and we made it.
One day in 2022, Binky and I finished our evening shift, and off duty via the main entrance from Sacramento Medical Center. Suddenly, a strong wind hit the long glass door, and the glass door fell on me and locked me down on the floor. I hit my head on the floor, and I lost consciousness. “Check the pulse; check the pulse; is she breathing?” I opened my eyes, Binky was at my side, she said,” Oh! God, M, I almost do CPR on you.”
She put me in a wheelchair and took me to ED for treatment. She stayed with me during the CT scan of my head, applied an ice pack to my swelling scalp to promote comfort. After we completed the ED visit, she took me to her house to stay overnight, because I could not drive after concussion.
Retirement: My goal is to work for Kaiser for 20 years. Due to my lung cancer metastatic to the pancreas and liver and my health declining progressively, I ran out of sick leave, so I have to apply for early retirement. I felt sorry that I couldn't keep my promise, I only completed 17 years.
Binky was very kind to me. She asked my coworkers to sign a farewell card for me to cheer me up. She also sent me a statue that said: “Thank you for your 17 years of service” to set me free and let me go. Tears came out of my eyes. I am so lucky to have you, Binky.
End of Life: My oncologist told me that my cancer is not curable, I might only have six or less months to live. I will be transferred to Hospice care soon. I don’t want to leave with regret, so, before I pass, I would like to recommend Binky Burgess RN for the DAISY Award for her excellent kindness and care for me.