People frequently say that true nature is not visible while everyone is noticing, but when someone is quietly dedicated to doing the right thing just because it’s the right thing to do. This is most clear in a hospital, where care goes on quietly, selflessly, and steadily even during late nights
Working the night shift at a cancer hospital, especially when you have to take care of patients who are very sick, is a very humbling experience. It requires not only clinical expertise but also emotional fortitude, empathy, and steadfast commitment. One of the hardest things a medical team can do is help someone through end-of-life care.
I was very proud and grateful to see that our nursing and clinical staff always provided the best care possible, with compassion and without ever wavering. As both a carer and a member of Cytecare Hospitals management, I was very proud and grateful to see this. They followed the rules to the letter, not because someone was watching, but because that’s who they are—professionals who are deeply committed to their work.
What literally stunned me the most was how smoothly the whole night operation went, with no noise, no interruptions, and a calm regard for the patient, the care taker, and even the flat mate who was sleeping a few feet away. Frequent checkup rounds, checking vital signs, and other clinical chores were all done in almost complete quiet, like a pre-rehearsed symphony of kindness.
Some people may wonder why this kind of effort is worth talking about. But I firmly believe that doing basic activities correctly on a regular basis is no little feat. This discipline leads to better results, shorter hospital stays, and most importantly, peace of mind for families.
Thank you, night warriors of Cytecare, for showing us what patient-centered care really looks like, even when no one is watching. I’m proud, thankful, and motivated.
Cytecare is strong not because of what we say, but because of what our people do every day, even in the darkest hours of the night.
Originally published on LinkedIn by Amit Sharma
