Ana Grimsley

ICU
Nominated by a former patient's family member
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"I would like to nominate ICU Nurse Ana Grimsley for any and all the
praises and/or awards that you can give her. Our beloved family member,
Carla Smith, was in the ICU (Room 7) for about a week (maybe a little
over) and towards the end of her life, Ana was there for us all.
Ana was so kind, and thoughtful, and ensured that we all had the proper
information to make an informed decision. Now I know that some would say
"Well that's just her job!" and I would tell them that they
are wrong. If this was just Ana's job, she would not have taken the time
to comfort my mother-in-law as she had to make one of the toughest choices
that a human being can make in this world.
If this was just Ana's job, she would have just stated the facts and left
to move on to another patient. But even with a busy and full ICU, Ana
made sure that we mattered and treated us as if we were the only ones
in the entire hospital.
I don't know much about the hospital system. I don't know the ins and outs
of how it's run, and how they keep the lights on. What I do know however
is that warmth and kindness are hard traits to have when there are alarms
and bells ringing on an entire hospital wing at once.
Ana Grimsley, to us, is the epitome of grace under fire. And if Ana is
an indication of how all the nurses are at this hospital, then you have
the best staff possible.
In a world full of troubles, heartbreak, and darkness Ana Grimsley is a
beacon of light that gives hope and peace to those who are blessed to
be a part of her care.
God bless you Ana, and just know that you make a difference not only in
this hospital - but in this world."
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