At NYGH, our patients come first in everything we do and every decision we make. Give an example of a time you put the needs of a patient first when others may not have in the same situation?

"Early in my career, I was working in a detox unit at a large behavioral health center and we were extremely short staffed. I was caring for a young woman who was in for severe alcohol and drug dependency and I was doing all that I could to comfort her and educate her while providing the best care possible. One night on my evening shift, the incoming night nurse on the unit called in sick and our unit manager couldn't find a sub to come in for that nurse. I volunteered to stay as long as needed to find a replacement to help provide care to this particular patient because I knew she needed it. Luckily at the time, my family was in a good spot for me to work the extra hours and my manager approved as we were required to have a registered nurse onsite at all times."