January 2013
Sada
Arias
,
RN
Medical-Surgical
NCH Healthcare System
Naples
,
FL
United States
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to thank the nurse for saving my life. I am in the hospital often because of my kidneys. Very seldom I have a family member with me - so I am mostly alone. Last night I felt really bad and I did not know why. So I rang my nurse button and Sada came in immediately. I told her something was wrong and I didn't feel right. She listened to me, she thoroughly checked me, identified my problem, a very low BP and very high heart rate. She immediately contacted the doctor, didn't leave me alone and when she had to go out of the room she put the remote in my hand and told me to push the button. She came in when I was scared because of how I was feeling. I could hear her running to other patients and then back to me. She was kind, confident and attentive all night. She saved my life. I wish I knew a way to thank her, but how do you thank someone for their sincere, compassionate and professional service.