Stepping Hill nurse saves life on the 192 bus

Stepping Hill nurse saves life on the 192 bus

A nurse at Stepping Hill Hospital put her lifesaving skills to the test before starting her shift, coming to the aid of a fellow passenger on the 192 Manchester to Stockport bus.

Margaret Akerele, 51, is a staff nurse in Stepping Hill hospital’s gastroenterology surgical team. She only started working at the hospital after qualifying as a nurse in September. Prior to that, she worked as a care support worker.

Whilst on her morning commute from Manchester, a fellow passenger collapsed and went into cardiac arrest.

Margaret was able to put her training to use and perform CPR on the man, whilst the driver stopped the bus and called an ambulance. An ambulance team arrived within ten minutes take him to Manchester Royal Infirmary where he received further treatment. Her quick and decisive actions played a vital role.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Louise Robson and Stepping Hill Chief Nurse Alison Lynch presented Margaret with a Proud2Care certificate award on the same day as the rescue to honour her achievement.

Chief Nurse Alison Lynch said:

Margaret is a much loved and valued member of our gastroenterology team, and it’s great to know she is as caring and committed off the ward as she is on it. It was great honour for Louise and myself to present her with a highly deserved award.”

The trust regularly presents Proud2Care certificates to staff who have shown outstanding care and commitment in their field.

Image: L-R: Katy Greenslade, Alison Lynch (Chief Nurse), Margaret Akerele, Louise Robson (Chief Executive), Alexis Wilson, Hayley Turner.