Hot Springs RN Honored for Compassionate Care

We want to extend a big congratulations to Gretal Hale, RN, of Hot Springs on winning The DAISY Award! Gretal won the award for her outstanding, memorable care of a patient who fluid removed from her lungs. Here is the nomination from the patient’s family:

“My mother had fluid removed from both of her lungs, which was a very uncomfortable procedure according to my mom. Gretal went above and beyond, sitting on the bed with my mom and holding her hands to comfort her. After we came back in, my mom could not stop talking about Gretal and how sweet and comforting she was. Mom actually asked for this form because that meant the world to her at that moment. Gretal is a great example of humankindness. I have been a caregiver for both my Mom and Dad for the past three years. We lost my Dad last year. I’m grateful for her because all I ever want is for someone to take care of my Mom the way I would, and Gretal did just that.”

What a powerful testament to how much compassionate care matters! Thank you, Gretal, for having such a heart for our patients. Don’t forget, DAISY Award nominations can come from anybody, including coworkers! If you have a coworker nurse you want to nominate, click the link here and fill out the form.