SHENYANG, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Shao Long serves as the head nurse of the emergency department at the Shenyang-based First Hospital of China Medical University. With 17 years of experience in emergency nursing, Shao has participated in rescuing over 4,300 critically ill patients and currently leads a nursing team of more than 20 members.

During the fight against COVID-19 in Wuhan, Shao contributed to the preparations of building the makeshift hospitals. He worked 58 consecutive days and nights to fulfill nursing responsibilities.

In daily management, he keeps focusing on standardizing nursing procedures, conducting emergency rescue training, and organizing emergency response drills. To date, Shao has trained over 10 nursing instructors responsible for departmental training and education.

"Emergency workers safeguard patients with expertise and belief," he said.