November 2020
Maddie
Cullen
,
BSN, RN
CVICU
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

 

 

 

Maddie even made it possible for our entire family to be able to virtually attend via Zoom.
Our family would like to recognize Maddie for going above and beyond to care for my dad. My dad came to the hospital with plans for a double lung transplant but due to his other body systems failing, he's now on a palliative care route. She made it possible for him and his fiancé to have a commitment ceremony in his room, complete with decorations, cupcakes, "champagne" toasts, flowers, and even hand made a veil out of streamers for his fiancé. It was beautiful and meant the world to them and our family.
Maddie even made it possible for our entire family to be able to virtually attend via Zoom. Between managing his CRRT, ECMO, drips, and other patient care needs, she was also able to plan an entire commitment ceremony. There are no words to describe how much that meant to my dad, his fiancé, and our whole family to get to see them have the ceremony they've been planning to have for over two years. Thanks for giving us a day to celebrate during some of our worst days. We'll never forget the day you made possible, Maddie.