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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.

Even though I just became a member today, I would like to share with yall the day I had the other week.

I've worked as a CNA/PCT in the hospital, on Cardiac Telemetry for two years now. Back when I first started, maybe six months after my hire date I had a very young patient (well, young for a cardiac floor). She was 19. I cannot recall what kind of illness she had, if I had to guess, maybe MS? If it was MS, she had a typical bad form of it; completely bedridden, and hardly ROM. She had a trach and urinary cathater (which I'm sure all seems degrading at that early of an age). Her mom was always there, day and night, but also her Fiancee'! She had plans to get married before she came down with the acute-esque illness. She also had plans to become a Nurse!! I worked with her for the next three months, getting her out of bed 3 times a day, but she was so weak she was not able to keep her body aligned and to keep from falling out of a chair, so we used a special made chair just for situations like this one, strapped her in and had her sit up for a bit. We bathed her daily. And about the last month, helped her start eating pureed foods. She never lost her spirit, always had a great attitude. I grew to love this family!!

We finally transferred her out, to Oncology. Every so often I would pay a visit to see her and her family. As her length of stay continued, months kept tacking on, and I must have just forgot all about her (which I now feel horrible about).

Well, just the other day (maybe a year later), before starting my mid-day vitals I saw a young couple walking up to the nurses desk (in which I figured was asking for directions to a patients room). At the time, I was talking to a fellow co-worker. The guy looked so familiar, but I didn't think nothing of it so I continued on with my conversation. The couple then turned around and was going to head back down the hallway, the girl didn't spark my attention, but the guy definitely did, I knew it was the fiancee' of my past patient! Then I looked at the girl and realized it was HER! She looked Great! She had make up on, hair fixed, glasses, no trach, etc. But most of all, she was WALKING!!!

Now I'm not a type to show my emotions, but I could not hold these back, I RAN to her and gave her a huge hug, tears beginning to make form, and my voice became shakey! I couldn't believe it was her! I was SO shocked, surprised, ecstatic, etc! We then held a near hour long conversation of how they have been, where they are now, etc.

Well she is now no longer in a hospital, she does have home health come out once a week. They got married!! And she still plans to pursue Nursing!!

Now I seriously don't think I have ever showed that kind of emotion in my lifetime, but I promise you, it was one of the most moving situations I have ever been in. It told me never to give up, and keep fighting the good fight. It also reassured me why I Love doing what I do! I mean, I do wipe butts nearly all day, but after seeing/witnessing this young girl go from what I say "near death", to up walking, looking great, and to have that same ol' happy spirit, no one can deny that this is what the healthcare field is all about! And a miracle from God!

Thank yall for letting me share this story with you, I hope you enjoyed it!

Remember, "God is God, and God is Good"!

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Specializes in floor to ICU.

Wow, never say never. Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing.

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awesome story, thanks for sharing it.

and welcome aboard.:)

leslie

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Specializes in interested in NICU!!.

awesome story! thanks for sharing, you have a good-sweet heart!

god bless you,

chapis

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

OMG!! I almost started crying for joy on reading this! God has truely Blessed this young lady and I think you too for your loving care that I'm sure helped her achieve her life back.

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Specializes in LTC.

Its just so heartwarming and a spark lights up inside of us when we see a patient.. who was once bedridden... out of bed.. and for your story.. actually coming to visit and walking and probably looking spectacular.

I had this one resident who I worked with for awhile.. young in her 50s. bedridden for a couple of weeks. Recently when I went into work she was oob, dressed, hair done, in her wheelchair. I was so happy to see her progressing. I said to her "yay look at you! i can't believe it!" and her smile just lit up her entire face. That 1 moment just put a positive mood in my head the entire night. My resident has a way to go but I have faith in her.

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Indeed, very heartwarming story. I still get chills when I remember Christmas five years ago. I went with my sister, back to the hospital to say hi to all the staff that had helped nurse her back to life over the course of months and months. Without exception, every nurse and physician that had been involved in her care referred to her as a miracle.Those are the stories that are humbling and inspirational.

At the risk of sounding old and crotchety, I want to offer a tiny bit of advice. Always remember the internet is public. Always remember that your posts on a forum do not stand alone as individual puzzle pieces i.e. they can be viewed in totality for a more complete picture. Sometimes that picture is a little too complete. I admire your enthusiasm and warm heart but in a very few posts, you've already revealed the name of the hospital where you work, the exact unit within that hospital, and specific details about a patient. Combined, the picture becomes a little too complete and identifiable for comfort. It's hard to begin thinking like that, in time it will come naturally. Good Luck to you. :)

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Specializes in Cardiac Telemetry, ED.
At the risk of sounding old and crotchety, I want to offer a tiny bit of advice. Always remember the internet is public. Always remember that your posts on a forum do not stand alone as individual puzzle pieces i.e. they can be viewed in totality for a more complete picture. Sometimes that picture is a little too complete. I admire your enthusiasm and warm heart but in a very few posts, you've already revealed the name of the hospital where you work, the exact unit within that hospital, and specific details about a patient. Combined, the picture becomes a little too complete and identifiable for comfort. It's hard to begin thinking like that, in time it will come naturally. Good Luck to you. :)

Ah-ha! I see Old.Timer, thanks a lot for pointing that out and giving me future advice!

And I am so glad yall have found this article as moving as I did. I look forward to the many days I spend with you all as I continue on with nursing school!

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WOW!!! This was very inspirational!!!! God is good all the time!!!! :)

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