“We’re like one big extended family at St. Peter’s Hospital.”
Registered Practical Nurse had recently graduated and started working in the Medically Complex Care Unit in October 2019.
“There was a lot of shuffling of resources and personnel in a short period of time as the COVID-19 response ramped up at Hamilton Health Sciences,” explains Chloe. “Spinal cord patients and staff were brought over from the Regional Rehabilitation Centre and we shared the Medically Complex Care Unit, which resulted in great learning opportunities and wonderful team-building.”
Despite the need to be flexible during the rapidly-evolving COVID-19 crisis, Chloe remained focused on providing the best patient care possible. She also knows that the experience gained working through this crisis will stay with her throughout her career.
“The unit is like a home for many of the patients with complex care needs, and it’s rewarding as you get to know them during their stay,” says Chloe. “It’s very gratifying to care for patients and help them so they can go on to their next phase of living, whether that’s returning home or to another care facility.”
Chloe is also grateful to work in such a supportive and collaborative environment.
“We’re like one big extended family at St. Peter’s Hospital. I feel lucky working with such great colleagues and being able to make a difference in the lives of my patients every day.”
