“It is with gratitude that I have experienced this pandemic on this side of the Memorial Hermann Health System. Although, not every day is easy, especially not knowing day to day what I will face during my shift. Something that helps me get through these unfortunate times is that I know after I have worked another shift, I have saved another life."

"I have always treated all my patients with compassion; however I have never experienced a hospital closed to visitors. During this time, I made it my priority to hold a patients hand and to rub their head just to let them know it’s going to be okay, that I am here with them and I promise to help them get better. Whether I know the outcome or not, I practice with faith and hope. I can sleep at night knowing that when my patient was afraid, I helped to calm them and made them comfortable. I can leave work after each shift knowing that I have given my all at the bedside for each patient that I have cared for that shift. These are some things that I usually do daily when caring for my patient because I understand that sometimes all it takes is a simple smile and eye contact to make someone's day that much better."

"As a Respiratory Therapist, the days can be challenging. There may be a code blue and a Rapid Response at the same time; my coworkers and I rely on each other to be there for one another. This pandemic, as with any other busy day in the hospital, has only brought us closer together. I am grateful for our system and all the departments in it. We work together as one."

 I can truly say that I’m proud to be a part of the Memorial Hermann Memorial City's Respiratory Department and a part of this system. Thanks Memorial Hermann.”