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is well known for her clinical skills, but she also exemplifies our Core
Values in action. She was nominated for her special efforts to help an employee's
father who had a new colostomy. The patient was discharged from another
facility without proper teaching and with bags of supplies of various sizes
that were not explained.
The employee contacted Nancy, who took the time to explain what should be
done. She provided instructions on wound care and gave some samples to get
the family started. On Sunday afternoon, Nancy came to the parents' home.
Nancy helped the family go through their supplies, measured the stoma and
made a list of what they would need. She showed the family how to change
the dressings and care for the wound. She then sat with the overwhelmed
wife and gave her moral support. Her reassurance gave the family a whole
new attitude.
On Monday the supplies were ordered and on Wednesday, Nancy returned to
the house to see how everyone was doing and to reinforce the teaching. She
did all of this on her own time with no compensation. Her actions brought
peace to the entire family. Her Compassion, Human Dignity, and
Service were portrayed as well as Excellence
and Sacredness of Life.
This is not the only time Nancy has gone out of her way to provide both
medical and emotional care for a patient and family. She often gives her
own time to check on her patients after they leave the medical center.
We are proud to name Nancy Gutman, a Legend of St. Rita's. |
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