Silently accompanying patients.

Nurses are often likened to "silent warriors," constantly present at the hospital with patients every minute, every hour. Along with doctors, nurses are the support system for patients, directly caring for, accompanying, and staying with them throughout their treatment journey.

For nurse Ha Thi Huyen Trang (on the left), each workday is an opportunity to listen to new stories and do her job better. Photo: Hospital

A source of emotional support

The Department of Nuclear Medicine is quite unique within the Da Nang Oncology Hospital. The tightly closed isolation doors and strict radiation safety procedures prevent many from seeing what goes on inside. But behind those doors, for over 13 years, one person has quietly dedicated herself to her work: Ms. Ha Thi Huyen Trang, head nurse of the Department of Nuclear Medicine.

In 2012, when assigned to the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ms. Trang started almost from scratch. Modern medical equipment, rigorous procedures related to radiation safety, specialized terminology... everything was completely new to her.

In the early days, she worked and studied simultaneously. Every procedure and professional operation was meticulously documented. Observing experts demonstrating equipment operation and attending training courses at major medical facilities helped her gain a deeper understanding of nuclear medicine. Not only did she master her expertise, but she also learned to work with exceptional care...

What colleagues and patients remember most about Nurse Trang is not only her professional competence, but also the way she is there for her patients. During radiopharmaceutical therapy, patients often have to stay in isolation for a certain period of time. Without close contact with family or anyone to talk to, many patients easily fall into states of anxiety or psychological crisis. Nurse Trang understands this very well. She shared that professional skills can be learned through books and training, but being there for patients during difficult times requires much more than that. It requires patience, understanding, and sometimes simply taking a little extra time to listen.

After more than 13 years working in the Department of Nuclear Medicine, nurse Trang still maintains a very simple view of her profession. For her, each workday is an opportunity to meet new people, listen to new stories, and do her job better.

“Some patients just need a word of encouragement to feel more at ease. In such moments, nurses not only perform their professional duties but also become a source of emotional support for the patients. Some patients were initially very stressed when they had to stay in the isolation room. But after conversations, thorough explanations, and encouragement, they gradually calmed down and cooperated better during treatment,” nurse Trang shared.

At the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department (Da Nang Traditional Medicine Hospital), nurse Mac Thi Bich Chi is known as a role model of dedication to her patients. In the process of caring for, monitoring, and supporting the treatment of patients, especially those requiring intensive care, Ms. Chi always approaches patients with understanding and empathy. She also directly participates in helping to control pain symptoms, improve sleep, and stabilize patients' mental state through traditional medicine methods such as massage, acupressure, acupuncture, and electrotherapy.

With the dedication and compassion of a nurse, Chi always views palliative care not only as a professional duty but also as a mission to accompany patients through the most difficult moments of their lives.

“Patient care requires not only professional skills but also profound empathy. I have always believed that the dedication, empathy, and solid expertise of a nurse are the anchor of peace for patients. Nursing is not just a job, but a journey of service – where responsibility, expertise, and compassion go hand in hand in every specific task,” Nurse Chi shared.

Standing alongside patients

With meticulous attention to every breath, heartbeat, and wound of the patient, these seemingly simple tasks performed by nurses contribute alongside doctors in caring for and treating patients, helping them overcome the pain of illness.

Hourly, the nurses meticulously monitor the patient's breathing, heartbeat, and wounds. (Photo: Hospital)

Working at the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Da Nang Hospital), nurse Ho Thi Tuyet Mai recognizes that responsibility and dedication are mandatory requirements in every shift and every professional procedure. She places the lives and safety of patients above all else, considering it her professional responsibility and honor.

As head nurse, Mai both manages and directly participates in the care of complex cases such as cardiogenic shock, acute heart failure, severe arrhythmias, and patients on prolonged mechanical ventilation. She is ready to handle emergency situations, ensuring continuous 24/7 care; and also focuses on monitoring the implementation of medical orders, technical procedures, and patient safety…

As for Dang Thi My Na, head nurse of the Neonatal Emergency and Intensive Care and Pathology Department (Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital), in over 20 years of work, she has always considered caring for newborns and supporting their families as her top priority.

Throughout her career, Nurse Na has always maintained her passion and enthusiasm for her work, wholeheartedly serving patients, loving them and treating them as if they were her own family. In her free time, Nurse Na researches and learns new knowledge and techniques, honing her skills to perform procedures correctly and safely. Through this, she has contributed to saving the lives of many critical cases, especially premature and underweight babies.

In parallel, nurse Na also proactively shared her knowledge with younger colleagues, guiding them through difficult procedures such as central venous catheter placement, caring for children with severe respiratory failure requiring intubation, and monitoring each breath and heart rate of the pediatric patients.

“Nurse Na’s contributions have not only helped make the Neonatal Emergency, Intensive Care and Pathology Department a leading unit in the Central and Central Highlands regions, but have also spread the value and crucial role of neonatal nursing in the care and treatment of critically ill children; thereby contributing to reducing morbidity, sequelae, and mortality rates; and improving the quality of life for children after discharge,” said Dr. Tran Dinh Vinh, Director of Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.

Source: https://baodanang.vn/tham-lang-dong-hanh-cung-benh-nhan-3327761.html