November 7, 2019
Capitol Medical Center, Inc.
Quezon City
Philippines
I can’t believe it was too soon! Our head nurse in the medical intensive care unit, Sir Christian Razote, is finally leaving for Singapore. It was very saddening because he is one of my best mentors who hone me to become the person I am today.
He was very strict before when I was still a junior in the unit. Our first encounter was when he asked me if I am already done checking the emergency cart because I will not be allowed to go home if the supplies and medications aren’t complete. It was one of the so-called “junior duties.” Even when I become one of the seniors already, he always kept on reminding me of my duties and responsibilities as a nurse, especially on how to talk therapeutically both to my juniors and to my patients and their families. I admit I cannot control the tone of my voice when I get irritated to someone. He even taught me how to do some paperworks of a nurse manager. I know I can use it in the future. I really appreciate him as my mentor because I can see how hard he tries to do the right thing and to improve our practices in the unit. Since then, I always do what I can to be a competent and compassionate nurse I can possibly be.
I am surely going to miss Sir Christian’s encouraging words. I hope there are still other people who are like him who never gets tired of imparting his knowledge and skills to anyone, and who is always grateful for all the blessings he has.
I’m going to miss you, Sir Chan-Chan!! Good luck on your future endeavors. God bless! And see you soon!! 🤗😊
