Bevin Flanner, PCT
Bevin Flanner, PCT
Oncology Progressive Care Unit
In recognition of giving compassionate and heartfelt care, Bevin Flanner, a patient care technician (PCT) on Southeast Hospital’s Oncology Progressive Care Unit, was honored as a recipient of the Sunshine Award. This award, presented Jan. 29 by Oncology Progressive and Cardiac Pavilion Nurse Manager Jennifer Kiplinger, celebrates the exceptional care given by PCTs every day.
Bevin's Sunshine Award nominated cited her commitment to going above and beyond for oftentimes very ill patients. Her nomination notes that "time and time again, I have seen Bevin to out of her way to give patients one on one attention. I will never forget one patient who was very sick. He as on a BIPAP so he had a difficult time communicating when he was able to communicate at all.
"I heard a noise coming from his room one night so I peeked in to make sure he was OK, and there was Bevin, sitting at his bedside, holding his hand, and telling some funny story. And he was quietly laughing. This was maybe the only time I ever saw him smile. He passed away not long after that, but not before he expressed his gratitude for everything Bevin did for him. She made a difference in that man's life like she does for so many of our patients every day. I can’t think of anyone who deserves this award more than Bevin."