Giving Her All For Patients: New Haven Hero

NEW HAVEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Antonio, who nominated Theresa Candela-Valentino.

Where the nominee lives:
New Haven

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
New Haven

Name of the nominee:
Theresa Candela-Valentino

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Antonio

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Nurse

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Before this pandemic my wife worked in PACU during the day. However since the outbreak she started working nights 7pm - 7am in the ICU. So for three nights a week she works with positive patients thru the night. She is my hero because apart from the constant sleep schedule changes, she is giving her all to care for these patients, while trying her best to protect herself. Then when she gets home she has to self quarantine to keep our home safe. It’s amazing and sad at the same time to see her go thru this. So proud of her.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Very loving person, who thinks of others before herself.

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