Finding EXTRAordinary in the Ordinary
Hospital Partner
Sarah Valvano, PA-C is an Advanced Practice Clinician practicing emergency medicine at St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey.
Reason for Patient Visit:
A 65-year-old male presented through the ED for syncope vs seizure and then was placed in ED Observation for further work-up. The ED Observation team, which included Sarah Valvano, PA-C, managed the patient and kept the family and patient informed of their continuum of care.
Patient Outcome:
The patient was discharged from the hospital with an adjustment to his seizure medications.
EXTRAordinary Care
From the patient’s daughter:
“Sarah went above and beyond for my father: she listened to our concerns and took action to answer our outstanding questions. All of the things that we had been waiting on, she made happen: she immediately resumed one of my father’s medications as soon as she found out that it had been held for nearly 48 hours; she immediately requested that physical therapists visit my father, since he had not been out of bed in nearly that same amount of time; and she immediately requested cardiology to read the results from an exam taken the day prior.
We met with countless physicians, APNs, RNs, and PAs, and I can confidently say that Sarah was the most helpful, kind, and attentive staff members who treated my father. St. Joe’s is lucky to have her.”
St. Joseph’s Health ED Team pictured:
Sarah Valvano PA (holding the certificate); Nilesh Patel DO, Chair Emergency Department; Margie Langer MD, Chief Wayne Emergency Department; Otto Sabando DO, Medical Director ED Observation; Brian Dolan RN, Nursing Director Emergency Department; Jeffery Kinyon DO, ED Observation Physician
“Sarah is a model clinician who not only listened to the patient’s family to understand the concern and address the issue but took action to ensure the patients mobility and overall well-being. Her caring nature continues to shine with each patient interaction.”
Hospital Partner
With a “patients first” approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph’s Health remains committed to providing top quality services designed to heal the minds, bodies, and spirits of those in need. St. Joseph’s is recognized as one of Northern New Jersey’s leading providers of comprehensive medical and surgical services, as well as innovative treatments and procedures, while also offering a wide range of ambulatory and post-acute care options.