01/06/2025
Tonight reminded me why I chose this path.
We had a man rushed into the emergency room stabbed and bleeding profusely. The look in his eyes was one of fear, pain, and confusion. His clothes were soaked in blood, and time was not on our side.
In that moment, every second mattered. My training kicked in, and alongside my team, we worked quickly to stop the bleeding, stabilize him, and fight to keep him alive. I held his hand when he could barely speak, reassured him when he was scared, and reminded myself this is why I do what I do.
Emergency care is not just about quick hands and fast thinking. It’s about heart. About being present in the darkest moments of someone’s life and doing everything in your power to bring light.
Grateful for my team, for grace, and for the strength to keep showing up shift after shift.