Dear Editor,
I would like to give a special thank you to SMMC nurse Monique Gumbs for a job well done. Mr. Provance was admitted to the SMMC; this patient was taken care of by the nurses of the SMMC. When we his friends came to visit him we were amazed to see how this patient was looking. When we asked who did such a good job for this gentleman we were told it was done by Nurse Monique and that is what she does for each and every patient for many years.
Mr. P. was looking new, face shaved, haircut and well clothed. Nurse Monique does supply clothes, toothbrush, comb, etc. for patients that do not have anything or cannot afford.
Soon after some of his family arrived in St. Maarten they came to the SMMC to visit their uncle. They all were pleased they got to see him before he died. Once one of his family members went to the nurses’ station and asked if she could see Nurse Monique. The lady told the nurse that she does not know Nurse Monique and Nurse Monique doesn’t know her, but she would like to get to meet Nurse Monique personally to give a word of thanks and let her know we, the family, appreciate such a job well done for our uncle.
After getting to meet Nurse Monique the family sat around his bedside relaxed and comfortable, knowing he was well taken care of until the last breath left him. May his soul rest in peace.
Good job Nurse Monique. God bless you and the rest of the nurses. Just could not keep it to ourselves.
Family and friends of the late Mr. Provance
