Nurse Fired After ‘Unhinged’ Act at Patient’s Bedside Caught on Camera
A nurse was terminated after a shocking video showed her flossing teeth while ignoring a patient in distress
Iowa, Ottumwa Regional Health Center, Cole Cross, Nurse, Patient Care
Ottumwa: A nurse got fired after a video of her went viral. In the clip, she was seen flossing her teeth while leaning over a patient. Not cool, right?
The patient, Cole “Tiny” Cross, was in the hospital for heart issues. He tried to get her attention, but she just kept flossing away. His best friend shared the video on Facebook, and it blew up.
People were outraged. Comments ranged from “That’s disgusting” to “She needs to be fired.” It’s wild how one video can spark so much anger.
Ottumwa Regional Health Center acted fast. They suspended her and then fired her, saying this behavior doesn’t reflect their values. They want to ensure patients get the best care.
After the incident, Cole received more treatment at another hospital. He was discharged but might need more care later. It’s a tough situation for him.
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