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Medical Journal - Houston
May 2016
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NURSE SPOTLIGHT
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to Texas Children’s Hospital in September
2015 where he now works as an RN on the
inpatient cancer floor.
For these patients on the ninth floor of
Texas Children’s, the days and weeks can
be long. Rooms are filled with toys and
reminders of home to make their stay feel
as normal as possible. Waterhouse and
the entire team on this floor go above and
beyond to provide the best experience they
can.
“When you find yourself surrounded by so
many dedicated and talented nurses and
staff, you strive to be the best you can be,”
says Waterhouse.
While over-the-top care is very common for
all Texas Children’s staff, a sweet late night
serenade by Waterhouse to a five-year-old
patient who could not sleep turned into a
viral phenomenon. As she did most nights
when she could not sleep, the young patient
and her father strolled the halls listening
to her favorite tunes on her iPad and
enjoying time with the night-shift nursing
staff. Waterhouse’s vibrant rendition of “A
Whole New World” that particular night
was viewed by millions all across the globe,
but most importantly, it made the evening
special for his patient.
“Brandon is truly an asset to our team,”
says Tamara DuBose, MSN, RN, CPHON,
Assistant Clinical Director of Texas
Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers.
“He is selfless in his commitment to every
patient he cares for and positively impacts
the lives of all that he encounters. Brandon
consistently demonstrates teamwork and is
always looking for opportunities to put a
smile on the faces of his patients and peers.
He portrays the heart of nursing!”
Since his time here at Texas Children’s,
Waterhouse has gone above and beyond
for all of his patients and their families.
He is one example of the thousands of
incredible individuals who work here at
Texas Children’s, and who make it their
goal every day to provide their patients with
the highest-quality care.
Camp Discovery and continues to be a
part of the planning committee that plans
the entire week of camp beginning each
year in January. For the past five years,
he has organized the volunteer orientation
weekend and currently serves on the board
of directors for VisionWorks, Inc., which
supports Camp Discovery.
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Publisher & Editor
Mindi Szumanski
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“All I wanted was to make a young
patient’s hospital stay a little brighter,” said
Waterhouse. “I never imagined our small
moment would turn into such a big story.
This memorable moment with my patient
reaffirms that I am exactly where I need to
be.” t
Advertising Director
Tascha Turnley
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Business Manager
& Circulation
Tom Turnley
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Managing Editor
Stacy Shilling
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While the clinical care they provide is
extremely important to the treatment of
their patients, it is the personal connections
that make the lasting impression. The
selfless act of a nurse changed his patient’s
night and will be something she will always
remember.
Business Development Manager
Denise Ronquille-Bell
[email protected]
Waterhouse still volunteers each year at
Phone
281.559.4411
Career Guide Manager
Matt Bertram
[email protected]
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