Connor Buhl

Review of St Vincent Fishers

I'm writing this review from floor 3 right now in ...

I'm writing this review from floor 3 right now in a hospital bed if that gives any reference. 3 weeks ago I was admitted to the hospital through the ER for Diverticulitis. Having a hospital that actually addressed my problem has been a relief as I have had other hospitals tell me it isn't possible for someone my age (I'm 21 years old). I was sent home after three days to heal and came back yesterday for a sigmoidectomy. Life hasn't been horrible as a semi colon but the facility here varies in quality. Dr. Micon was my surgeon and is a friendly, calm, and efficient doctor. He took time to respectfully explain everything to me and answer any and all questions I had. The nurses are a bit of a mixed bag and the reason I have to give a 3 star review. It is apparent that they do not communicate at all or spend so kuch time consulting each other that they abandon you. Some nurses went above and beyond to make sure I was taken care of and comfortable. One nurses I saw maybe once during their shift as they would rarely come with my call light and never stop by unless I was having an emergency. Some nurses were condescending and rude (An all too familiar instance when you're young in a hospital) and often made things worse than they were before. One nurse didn't believe me when I began questioning their call on a matter of treatment as the doctor had told me I was to receive a different course of action. One nurse thought I was faking my pain WHILE I WAS WRITHING IN BED and, instead of actually giving me medicine through my IV, pretended to thinking I was too stupid to know how the process worked. A different nurse began to apply pressure and fiddle with a sensitive spot and also DIDN'T BELIEVE I WAS IN REAL PAIN because she assured me I wasn't and continued what she was doing until I begged her to stop.The one thing that all nurses share in common though is it will take them anywhere from 30 minutes to an HOUR to respond to your call light. 30 minutes is likely the fastest response I have experienced. However, the real issue facing the hospital isn't apathy, but understaffing. Me and three other patients all required a nurses help all at once and she was, as a result, able to help none of us. Housekeeping has always been very amiable and courteous. I always felt that Denise should have been my nurse instead as she always put a smile on my face with her friendliness. Food is not great and the water here tastes kind of funny but this isn't a restaurant so it can't be expected to be gourmet really. I would recommend this hospital to anyone in the area, but bring someone with you as you won't get all the help you need from the nurses or caretakers.