Indian Point –
On Friday, October 4, Indian Point Police Officer, Doug Thomas, was dispatched on a call for service regarding an unconscious person having a medical emergency.
Officer Thomas arrived on scene and located a female, not breathing and without a detectable pulse. Officer Thomas acted quickly and initiated his training protocols and provided aid. Officer Thomas and a bystander began CPR and rescue breathing along with deploying his assigned AED. Fire department personnel and Mercy paramedics arrived soon thereafter and took over the lifesaving efforts. The female was resuscitated and regained consciousness. Mercy transported the victim to a local hospital for further tests and medical care.
Officer Doug Thomas is receiving the Community Member of the Month Award in October for his service to our community which resulted in saving a person’s life.
Well done, Officer Thomas! Thank you!
Cox Medical Center Branson –
Cox Medical Center Branson recently presented employees with three DAISY Awards and three Sunshine Awards.
The international DAISY Award is presented to nurses who go above and beyond to provide patients and their families with not just excellent clinical care, but compassion as well. The CoxHealth Sunshine Award recognizes the efforts of outstanding nursing support staff members.
DAISY AWARDS
Jacob Cheney, registered nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Helpful. Detailed. Caring. Prompt. That's how a patient describes their interaction with Cheney.
"My blood pressure was extremely low and he was so busy working to get my reading up — and finally did," the patient says. "He prayed with me and for me. He got me the necessary fluids and meds."
Cheney treated the patient with care, respect and a servant's heart.
“Finding nurses that love what they do is great," the patient continues. "It is not just a job to him and that says so much. A special thanks. I am so grateful to Jacob."
Ben Kiracofe, registered nurse, Step Down Unit
A visiting patient came to Cox Branson after having a stroke. After he was discharged, he experienced problems with his vision and ability to move about, making the three-hour drive home a difficult and unsafe task for the patient and his son.
That's when Kiracofe jumped in to help. When he found out about the situation, he called his own son, and together they safely got the family back to where they needed to go.
Kiracofe didn't get back to his home until after midnight, but he got up the next day to do his teaching job at North Arkansas College.
"Ben is always thoughtful of others and willing to help our patients in need," a Cox Branson colleague writes. "Thank you, Ben."
Greg Van Meter, registered nurse, Intensive Care Unit
When a Cox Branson patient had a positive breakthrough with their health, Van Meter rejoiced in such a way that it helped the patient's spouse feel like they weren't alone.
"He made us feel like we were being taken care of by an angel," the patient's spouse says. "I truly believe Greg deserves a DAISY Foundation Award for Extraordinary Nurses."
The patient's spouse continues: "The first day, my husband had a really hard time. I got to be in his room for nine hours. Greg took attentive care of him, showed great compassion toward my husband and myself, being professional and caring. Greg rejoiced over this with me, which really warmed my heart."
SUNSHINE AWARDS
Zoie Coleman, nursing assistant, Step Down Unit
Coleman recently sat in Labor and Delivery with a patient and her newborn. Although the mother was combative, aggressive and verbally abusive to medical staff, Coleman stuck with the patient and stayed the entire time.
"Zoie demonstrated maturity and passion for her job and maintained her status at the bedside, never once allowing the patient's attempts to upset her," a colleague writes. "Zoie maintained constant contact with the nurse and security guard, and kept us aware of any situation so that we could respond as quickly as necessary."
Alexis James, certified nurse assistant, Clinical Decision ER
Recently, a patient who had been unable to bathe for several weeks was uncomfortable. That's when James jumped into action.
James assembled her supplies and proceeded to bathe the patient from head to toe. She washed, combed and styled the patient's hair. The patient reported feeling much better after being pampered.
"A recent addition to our CDU family, Alexis is already leading the way in compassion," a colleague writes.
Teresa Turan, nursing assistant, Clinical Decision ER
"She was a ray of sunshine each time she walked in ... she made 'cleaning up' feel like a spa adventure between two old friends." That's how a patient describes her interaction with Turan.
"During my stay at Cox Branson, Teresa not only surpassed her duties as a nurse aide, she made me feel like I mattered," the patient writes. "Besides being attentive, available, quick, efficient, friendly, positive, thoughtful, gentle, responsible, trustworthy and proactive, Teresa was creative."
Turan helped the patient bathe, brushed her hair, chatted and always asked if there was anything else she could do to help.
"She was completely present with me and it made me feel like I mattered," the patient writes. "She was a ray of sunshine each time she walked in. Thank you, Teresa!"
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