UHealth Tower RN Martha Wydra-Miller Receives an Award for Outstanding Care
September 27, 2019
“When they called my name, I was so happy. It made me cry, “said RN, BSN Wydra-Miller. “It means a lot to me, it’s special.”
Wydra-Miller was selected for the award because of a letter written by one of her former nursing students which praised Wydra-Miller for her compassion and superb teaching skills. This letter was read out loud in front of a room full of more than 100 of her colleagues and hospital managers.
“I was listening, and I said that nurse sounds nice, so professional, “said Wydra-Miller. “As they continued to read the letter I thought, that sounds familiar. When they called my name, I was in tears. I felt like a million dollars.”
Wydra-Miller was also given flowers, sweet treats and a parking space. She said she didn’t expect any praise. She loves teaching and caring for her patients.
“Sometimes patients give me letters, send texts or messages on Facebook,” explained Wydra-Miller. “It’s such a nice compliment. I am so lucky to get paid to do work that I enjoy so much.”
Her work is demanding. Wydra-Miller works full-time, 12 to 14 hours per day in the surgical ICU, Intensive Care Unit. Her focus has been on treating and preventing wounds.
“I’ve been called the wound care champion,” said Wydra-Miller. “I treat patients on how to prevent and care for their wounds. I have been enhancing my skills through an education program the hospital offers employees.
Working full-time, studying and raising four children isn’t easy. But Wydra-Miller isn’t resting on her laurels.
“My family is very supportive. I have high expectations, “said Wydra-Miller. “They gave me this award because I am doing something right and I have to keep it up and do it better.”