Gisele Peterson has served as a volunteer at Broward Health Coral Springs for the past 16 years. She currently serves in the hospital’s same day surgery unit, where she assists with preparing patient rooms, restocking supplies and helping to discharge patients.
“I love working with patients. Every patient is different,” said Peterson, 84. “The nurses are also wonderful to work with. It’s always a good day when I volunteer.”
Peterson, who volunteers on Thursdays and Fridays, is meticulous when it comes to preparing patient rooms and takes extra care in ensuring everything is in place for patients and the clinical team. She’s known for her incredible energy and thrives in the same-day surgery unit’s fast-paced environment. “I’m here to do whatever needs to be done and I love when nurses have everything that they need,” she said.
Peterson said her favorite part about her volunteering is discharging patients. Whether it’s offering a word of encouragement or a reassuring smile, she said helping patients feel better makes her job even more rewarding.
