🌟 Beacons of Patient-Centered Care!🌟 The dedicated nursing professionals in the cardiothoracic ICU at Westchester Medical Center provide exceptional care to patients both before and after bypass surgeries, heart transplants, and other significant cardiovascular operations. They look after patients when they're at their most vulnerable, making sure everyone gets the best possible treatment. Simply put - they're saving lives each and every day. The clinical skill of the CTICU nursing team is extraordinary, which is why they were recognized with a Beacon Award as one of the nation's best in critical care medicine. “Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing to do is raise your standards,” says head nurse Jessica Boland, RN. “The Beacon Award sheds light on the fact that, despite our complex case mix, we are exceeding national standards in cardiac surgery.” Have you or a loved one spent time in our CTICU? If so, share your positive experiences in the comments bel...