Add “life saver” to Adairsville Elementary School Nurse Carla Hardy’s already long list of titles.
Recently, as the hustle and bustle of a busy school day came to an end, Nurse Hardy was notified of a parent on campus whose vein was bleeding profusely.
Without skipping a beat, Nurse Hardy sprang into action and performed the necessary steps to control the bleed.
But the bleeding did not stop.
Thinking back to her Stop the Bleed training with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center in August, Nurse Hardy raced to grab a Stop the Bleed kit. She applied the device and was able to stop the bleeding until paramedics could arrive.
On the scene, paramedics commented on the great job that was done in applying the device and asked who performed these life-saving measures.
Of course, it was our very own Nurse Hardy.
“I am very proud of the Stop the Bleed training provided by Piedmont Hospital in August,” said Nurse Hardy. “The training and kit made the process of stopping the bleeding of a vein go smoother. There was no hesitation as the situation was assessed and determined the bleeding was not stopping by direct pressure and the risk of shock was imminent. The parent was a little less anxious during the transfer to the hospital.”
Now, add “quiet hero” to Nurse Hardy’s growing list of titles.
We are immeasurably thankful for her and the collaborative efforts of our community partners. Together, lives are truly changed.