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Landi Tillis, a nurse in the acute care resource team that cares for COVID-19 patients at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake in Seattle, Washington, April 15, 2020. "I got to discharge a 74-year-old patient a few days ago who was Covid positive and intubated for almost two weeks. I’ve never seen a smile so full of gratitude as he was wheeled out," she says.
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Basak Coruh, a pulmonary and critical care physician that serves COVID-19 patients. "It's a privilege to care for the sickest patients in our community with COVID-19 and I couldn't be prouder of our team," she says.
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Andre Mattus, a patient care technician in the emergency department that works as a "dofficer" to help colleagues safely doff their personal protective equipment. "Doffing PPE is the most hazardous part of our care as this is when we risk accidentally contaminating ourselves. I help doctors and nurses stay safe so that we can continue to care for our community," he says.
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Nicole Scovil, a nurse in oncology. "These past couple weeks have been exceptionally scary for our patients since nearly all of them have no immune system. I'm really missing patients I haven't been able to visit, as they're high risk and I work with Covid patients," she says.
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Jonathan Sham, a physician in surgical oncology. "We are called to take care of the patients with cancer who can't wait until after the pandemic to get treatment, he says."
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Lauren Bloom, a nurse in oncology. "Honoured to serve during this exceptionally difficult time," she says.
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Skylar Tucker, assistant nurse manager in the Center for Reconstructive Surgery. "This nice weather along with long walks outside with my dog have kept me sane," she says.
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Kaitlyn McDow, an ICU nurse who works with COVID-19 patients. "Our patients are on ventilators. It's the last stop on either getting better or passing on," she says.
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Alex Vengerovsky, an ICU physician caring for COVID-19 patients. "Recognizing the team effort," he says.
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Rebecca Fulford-Foster, a pharmacy technician that provides medication for patients. "I personally have three high-risk people in my life that I'm worried every day I might bring this home to," she says.
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Alexandra Mariani, a nurse in oncology working with COVID-19 patients. "I've been a nurse for four months. I wonder what it means for me to spend such a formative period in my career this way," she says.
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Celyn Pepino, an interventional radiology technologist. "I love what I do. I get to be a part of an amazing organization that cares for its employees, patients, community," she says.
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Amanda Peters, a medical assistant in the emergency department. "I am a new graduate and I'm extremely happy to lend a hand during this crisis," she says.
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Arielle Trumble, a nurse in the operating room that works to educate colleagues on how to work with COVID-19 cases. "I have a duty of care. We're prepared for the worst as we hope for the best," she says.
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Zahra Ali, an ICU nurse caring for COVID-19 patients. "Support local businesses," she says.
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Kim Greaves, a nurse in nephrology who has been redeployed to the emergency department. "I am so proud to be a nurse and happy to help out where I can," she says.
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Claire Hallock, a nurse at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake in Seattle. "The resiliency of both the staff and our patients is remarkable during this time of uncertainty," she says.
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Jamie Peterson, a nurse on the acute care resource team. "I am proud that UWMC leadership has our backs and supports every staff member," she says.
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Sumalee Kraisuwan, a post-anesthesia care unit nurse. "Cannot wait for surgery restriction to be done," she says.
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Luna Martinez, a nurse working in COVID-19 acute care. "I am a new grad nurse and it has been a challenging but rewarding time to begin my nursing career," she says.
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Elena Smith, a surgical nurse. "Thank you for supporting our teams," she says.
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