Sandra A. Oldfield
January 21, 1967 - May 25, 2020
Dopkins Funeral Chapel
Dinuba, California
(559) 591-1919
https://www.dopkinschapel.com
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Candlelight vigil to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center
California Nurses Association May 27, 2020
Registered nurses will hold a candlelight vigil tonight at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, a longtime Kaiser nurse who died this week of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient, announced the California Nurses Association (CNA) today.
“Sandy was one of the pioneer nurses of Kaiser Fresno Medical Center,” said Rizza Valero, RN, who worked alongside Oldfield in the telemetry unit. “She was a friend to everyone as she had an easy-going attitude. I will surely miss her Bible verses and positive vibes during huddle. Her kindness will be missed by all, especially her ‘tele’ family.”
What: Candlelight vigil for Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19
When: May 27, 2020 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fresno Medical Center
7300 N. Fresno St., Fresno CA 93720 (on sidewalk in front of hospital)
Oldfield was one of some 50 health care workers, including 33 nurses, who were exposed to the infected patient in March. Ten of the nurses exposed tested positive for the virus, three were hospitalized, including Oldfield. She died on May 25 at the age of 53.
Before she became ill, Oldfield had been among the many nurses at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center who had voiced concerns about the insufficient supplies of optimal personal protective equipment (PPE) for RNs and other health care workers.
“This was yet another unnecessary death,” said Amy Arlund, a Kaiser Fresno Medical Center ICU nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association and National Nurses Organizing Committee board of directors. “We told them that we didn’t know enough about this virus, and that since we don’t know, we needed to take every precaution. Instead of management listening to us nurses, they listened to weak government guidelines. They buckled and started hoarding and locking up supplies. We know this situation would have been prevented if the hospital had provided PPE to nurses in the telemetry unit. They are responsible for the failure to fully protect their frontline caregivers, leading to tragedies, such as the death of one of our union sisters. We will never forget this.”
To date at least 120 registered nurses have died from COVID-19 since March.
Join the candlelight vigil on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/nationalnurses
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This is the final call for Sandy. Sandy you have been relieved of your earthly duties. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. Prayers are with your family and friends during this time.
Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, 53
Occupation: Nurse
Place of Work: Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
Date of Death: May 25, 2020
Two days after Monday’s passing of longtime nurse Sandra Oldfield, approximately 400 people, including many other registered nurses, gathered for a candlelight vigil.
They paid homage Wednesday to their fellow Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center colleague. They also expressed concern about the continued spread of the coronavirus. And they remained outraged that a fellow frontline worker died.
Oldfield, nicknamed “Sandy,” was 53.
“Sandy was an amazing person,” said Mindy Risinger, a friend of Oldfield. “She was a great nurse, a friend, a sister. She was just a wonderful person all-around.
“She’d drop everything she was doing to pray with you in a moment of crisis. She always took care of everybody. She loved her family, and she loved her co-workers.”
Story credits to Eric Zamora, The Fresno Bee
Source: FB page Kentuckiana Nurse Honor Guard
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- One person after another held candles watching first responders drive by as many remembered the nurse who lost her life helping others.
Sandy Oldfield contracted COVID-19 in March after she was exposed to a patient who wasn't even been suspected of having the coronavirus.
She was in the hospital for more than a month until she died on Monday.
"It could be any one of us and the sad thing is it happened to her," a woman said. "I hope this won't happen again"
Friends of Oldfield are heartbroken.
As they gathered in front of Kaiser Permanente in Fresno, many wore black bands symbolizing their grief, and orange shirts representing Oldfield's favorite color.
They say the worst part of it all is that this loss could've been avoided.
"Sandy was exposed to COVID here at work," Chief Union Representative at Kaiser Fresno, Rachel Story, says
Story says nurses are being put at risk every day because of the lack of PPE.
"It's hard to get it," she said. "You have to meet the guidelines to get it, so if its not a COVID patient, we're not going to get it."
The Senior Vice President for Kaiser Fresno, Wade Nogy, says they're deeply saddened by the loss.
She adds, "We are using CDC-prescribed precautions and providing our staff with protective equipment that is aligned with the latest science and guidance from public health authorities. "
Nurses at the vigil say they hope OSHA will step in to help them help others.
Family members didn't want to comment on camera but say Oldfield was a leukemia survivor with a kind soul who will be missed.
ABC.com
January 21, 1967 - May 25, 2020
Dopkins Funeral Chapel
Dinuba, California
(559) 591-1919
https://www.dopkinschapel.com
**************
Candlelight vigil to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center
California Nurses Association May 27, 2020
Registered nurses will hold a candlelight vigil tonight at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, a longtime Kaiser nurse who died this week of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient, announced the California Nurses Association (CNA) today.
“Sandy was one of the pioneer nurses of Kaiser Fresno Medical Center,” said Rizza Valero, RN, who worked alongside Oldfield in the telemetry unit. “She was a friend to everyone as she had an easy-going attitude. I will surely miss her Bible verses and positive vibes during huddle. Her kindness will be missed by all, especially her ‘tele’ family.”
What: Candlelight vigil for Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19
When: May 27, 2020 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fresno Medical Center
7300 N. Fresno St., Fresno CA 93720 (on sidewalk in front of hospital)
Oldfield was one of some 50 health care workers, including 33 nurses, who were exposed to the infected patient in March. Ten of the nurses exposed tested positive for the virus, three were hospitalized, including Oldfield. She died on May 25 at the age of 53.
Before she became ill, Oldfield had been among the many nurses at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center who had voiced concerns about the insufficient supplies of optimal personal protective equipment (PPE) for RNs and other health care workers.
“This was yet another unnecessary death,” said Amy Arlund, a Kaiser Fresno Medical Center ICU nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association and National Nurses Organizing Committee board of directors. “We told them that we didn’t know enough about this virus, and that since we don’t know, we needed to take every precaution. Instead of management listening to us nurses, they listened to weak government guidelines. They buckled and started hoarding and locking up supplies. We know this situation would have been prevented if the hospital had provided PPE to nurses in the telemetry unit. They are responsible for the failure to fully protect their frontline caregivers, leading to tragedies, such as the death of one of our union sisters. We will never forget this.”
To date at least 120 registered nurses have died from COVID-19 since March.
Join the candlelight vigil on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/nationalnurses
**********
This is the final call for Sandy. Sandy you have been relieved of your earthly duties. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. Prayers are with your family and friends during this time.
Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, 53
Occupation: Nurse
Place of Work: Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
Date of Death: May 25, 2020
Two days after Monday’s passing of longtime nurse Sandra Oldfield, approximately 400 people, including many other registered nurses, gathered for a candlelight vigil.
They paid homage Wednesday to their fellow Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center colleague. They also expressed concern about the continued spread of the coronavirus. And they remained outraged that a fellow frontline worker died.
Oldfield, nicknamed “Sandy,” was 53.
“Sandy was an amazing person,” said Mindy Risinger, a friend of Oldfield. “She was a great nurse, a friend, a sister. She was just a wonderful person all-around.
“She’d drop everything she was doing to pray with you in a moment of crisis. She always took care of everybody. She loved her family, and she loved her co-workers.”
Story credits to Eric Zamora, The Fresno Bee
Source: FB page Kentuckiana Nurse Honor Guard
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- One person after another held candles watching first responders drive by as many remembered the nurse who lost her life helping others.
Sandy Oldfield contracted COVID-19 in March after she was exposed to a patient who wasn't even been suspected of having the coronavirus.
She was in the hospital for more than a month until she died on Monday.
"It could be any one of us and the sad thing is it happened to her," a woman said. "I hope this won't happen again"
Friends of Oldfield are heartbroken.
As they gathered in front of Kaiser Permanente in Fresno, many wore black bands symbolizing their grief, and orange shirts representing Oldfield's favorite color.
They say the worst part of it all is that this loss could've been avoided.
"Sandy was exposed to COVID here at work," Chief Union Representative at Kaiser Fresno, Rachel Story, says
Story says nurses are being put at risk every day because of the lack of PPE.
"It's hard to get it," she said. "You have to meet the guidelines to get it, so if its not a COVID patient, we're not going to get it."
The Senior Vice President for Kaiser Fresno, Wade Nogy, says they're deeply saddened by the loss.
She adds, "We are using CDC-prescribed precautions and providing our staff with protective equipment that is aligned with the latest science and guidance from public health authorities. "
Nurses at the vigil say they hope OSHA will step in to help them help others.
Family members didn't want to comment on camera but say Oldfield was a leukemia survivor with a kind soul who will be missed.
ABC.com
Sandra A. Oldfield
January 21, 1967 - May 25, 2020
Dopkins Funeral Chapel
Dinuba, California
(559) 591-1919
https://www.dopkinschapel.com
**************
Candlelight vigil to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center
California Nurses Association May 27, 2020
Registered nurses will hold a candlelight vigil tonight at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, a longtime Kaiser nurse who died this week of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient, announced the California Nurses Association (CNA) today.
“Sandy was one of the pioneer nurses of Kaiser Fresno Medical Center,” said Rizza Valero, RN, who worked alongside Oldfield in the telemetry unit. “She was a friend to everyone as she had an easy-going attitude. I will surely miss her Bible verses and positive vibes during huddle. Her kindness will be missed by all, especially her ‘tele’ family.”
What: Candlelight vigil for Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19
When: May 27, 2020 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fresno Medical Center
7300 N. Fresno St., Fresno CA 93720 (on sidewalk in front of hospital)
Oldfield was one of some 50 health care workers, including 33 nurses, who were exposed to the infected patient in March. Ten of the nurses exposed tested positive for the virus, three were hospitalized, including Oldfield. She died on May 25 at the age of 53.
Before she became ill, Oldfield had been among the many nurses at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center who had voiced concerns about the insufficient supplies of optimal personal protective equipment (PPE) for RNs and other health care workers.
“This was yet another unnecessary death,” said Amy Arlund, a Kaiser Fresno Medical Center ICU nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association and National Nurses Organizing Committee board of directors. “We told them that we didn’t know enough about this virus, and that since we don’t know, we needed to take every precaution. Instead of management listening to us nurses, they listened to weak government guidelines. They buckled and started hoarding and locking up supplies. We know this situation would have been prevented if the hospital had provided PPE to nurses in the telemetry unit. They are responsible for the failure to fully protect their frontline caregivers, leading to tragedies, such as the death of one of our union sisters. We will never forget this.”
To date at least 120 registered nurses have died from COVID-19 since March.
Join the candlelight vigil on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/nationalnurses
**********
This is the final call for Sandy. Sandy you have been relieved of your earthly duties. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. Prayers are with your family and friends during this time.
Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, 53
Occupation: Nurse
Place of Work: Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
Date of Death: May 25, 2020
Two days after Monday’s passing of longtime nurse Sandra Oldfield, approximately 400 people, including many other registered nurses, gathered for a candlelight vigil.
They paid homage Wednesday to their fellow Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center colleague. They also expressed concern about the continued spread of the coronavirus. And they remained outraged that a fellow frontline worker died.
Oldfield, nicknamed “Sandy,” was 53.
“Sandy was an amazing person,” said Mindy Risinger, a friend of Oldfield. “She was a great nurse, a friend, a sister. She was just a wonderful person all-around.
“She’d drop everything she was doing to pray with you in a moment of crisis. She always took care of everybody. She loved her family, and she loved her co-workers.”
Story credits to Eric Zamora, The Fresno Bee
Source: FB page Kentuckiana Nurse Honor Guard
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- One person after another held candles watching first responders drive by as many remembered the nurse who lost her life helping others.
Sandy Oldfield contracted COVID-19 in March after she was exposed to a patient who wasn't even been suspected of having the coronavirus.
She was in the hospital for more than a month until she died on Monday.
"It could be any one of us and the sad thing is it happened to her," a woman said. "I hope this won't happen again"
Friends of Oldfield are heartbroken.
As they gathered in front of Kaiser Permanente in Fresno, many wore black bands symbolizing their grief, and orange shirts representing Oldfield's favorite color.
They say the worst part of it all is that this loss could've been avoided.
"Sandy was exposed to COVID here at work," Chief Union Representative at Kaiser Fresno, Rachel Story, says
Story says nurses are being put at risk every day because of the lack of PPE.
"It's hard to get it," she said. "You have to meet the guidelines to get it, so if its not a COVID patient, we're not going to get it."
The Senior Vice President for Kaiser Fresno, Wade Nogy, says they're deeply saddened by the loss.
She adds, "We are using CDC-prescribed precautions and providing our staff with protective equipment that is aligned with the latest science and guidance from public health authorities. "
Nurses at the vigil say they hope OSHA will step in to help them help others.
Family members didn't want to comment on camera but say Oldfield was a leukemia survivor with a kind soul who will be missed.
ABC.com
January 21, 1967 - May 25, 2020
Dopkins Funeral Chapel
Dinuba, California
(559) 591-1919
https://www.dopkinschapel.com
**************
Candlelight vigil to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center
California Nurses Association May 27, 2020
Registered nurses will hold a candlelight vigil tonight at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center to honor Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, a longtime Kaiser nurse who died this week of COVID-19 after caring for an infected patient, announced the California Nurses Association (CNA) today.
“Sandy was one of the pioneer nurses of Kaiser Fresno Medical Center,” said Rizza Valero, RN, who worked alongside Oldfield in the telemetry unit. “She was a friend to everyone as she had an easy-going attitude. I will surely miss her Bible verses and positive vibes during huddle. Her kindness will be missed by all, especially her ‘tele’ family.”
What: Candlelight vigil for Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, RN who died of COVID-19
When: May 27, 2020 8:30 p.m.
Where: Fresno Medical Center
7300 N. Fresno St., Fresno CA 93720 (on sidewalk in front of hospital)
Oldfield was one of some 50 health care workers, including 33 nurses, who were exposed to the infected patient in March. Ten of the nurses exposed tested positive for the virus, three were hospitalized, including Oldfield. She died on May 25 at the age of 53.
Before she became ill, Oldfield had been among the many nurses at Kaiser Fresno Medical Center who had voiced concerns about the insufficient supplies of optimal personal protective equipment (PPE) for RNs and other health care workers.
“This was yet another unnecessary death,” said Amy Arlund, a Kaiser Fresno Medical Center ICU nurse and a member of the California Nurses Association and National Nurses Organizing Committee board of directors. “We told them that we didn’t know enough about this virus, and that since we don’t know, we needed to take every precaution. Instead of management listening to us nurses, they listened to weak government guidelines. They buckled and started hoarding and locking up supplies. We know this situation would have been prevented if the hospital had provided PPE to nurses in the telemetry unit. They are responsible for the failure to fully protect their frontline caregivers, leading to tragedies, such as the death of one of our union sisters. We will never forget this.”
To date at least 120 registered nurses have died from COVID-19 since March.
Join the candlelight vigil on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/nationalnurses
**********
This is the final call for Sandy. Sandy you have been relieved of your earthly duties. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. Prayers are with your family and friends during this time.
Sandra “Sandy” Oldfield, 53
Occupation: Nurse
Place of Work: Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center
Date of Death: May 25, 2020
Two days after Monday’s passing of longtime nurse Sandra Oldfield, approximately 400 people, including many other registered nurses, gathered for a candlelight vigil.
They paid homage Wednesday to their fellow Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center colleague. They also expressed concern about the continued spread of the coronavirus. And they remained outraged that a fellow frontline worker died.
Oldfield, nicknamed “Sandy,” was 53.
“Sandy was an amazing person,” said Mindy Risinger, a friend of Oldfield. “She was a great nurse, a friend, a sister. She was just a wonderful person all-around.
“She’d drop everything she was doing to pray with you in a moment of crisis. She always took care of everybody. She loved her family, and she loved her co-workers.”
Story credits to Eric Zamora, The Fresno Bee
Source: FB page Kentuckiana Nurse Honor Guard
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- One person after another held candles watching first responders drive by as many remembered the nurse who lost her life helping others.
Sandy Oldfield contracted COVID-19 in March after she was exposed to a patient who wasn't even been suspected of having the coronavirus.
She was in the hospital for more than a month until she died on Monday.
"It could be any one of us and the sad thing is it happened to her," a woman said. "I hope this won't happen again"
Friends of Oldfield are heartbroken.
As they gathered in front of Kaiser Permanente in Fresno, many wore black bands symbolizing their grief, and orange shirts representing Oldfield's favorite color.
They say the worst part of it all is that this loss could've been avoided.
"Sandy was exposed to COVID here at work," Chief Union Representative at Kaiser Fresno, Rachel Story, says
Story says nurses are being put at risk every day because of the lack of PPE.
"It's hard to get it," she said. "You have to meet the guidelines to get it, so if its not a COVID patient, we're not going to get it."
The Senior Vice President for Kaiser Fresno, Wade Nogy, says they're deeply saddened by the loss.
She adds, "We are using CDC-prescribed precautions and providing our staff with protective equipment that is aligned with the latest science and guidance from public health authorities. "
Nurses at the vigil say they hope OSHA will step in to help them help others.
Family members didn't want to comment on camera but say Oldfield was a leukemia survivor with a kind soul who will be missed.
ABC.com
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