Nurse Juggles Job, Homeschooling 4 Kids: Trumbull Hero

TRUMBULL, 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.

Jennifer Chiodo of Trumbull was nominated by Alison Field. Chiodo is a assistant nurse manager in the post-anesthesia recovery room at Yale New Haven Hospital and helps support staff on the COVID floors. She is a former ICU nurse.

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Nurse at Yale New Haven Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Jennifer has worked tirelessly through this pandemic and has managed to arrange her long hours in order to balance homeschooling her four children with her husband.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Jennifer has been a constant ray of light. Even after her toughest days she comes home with a smile for her family. She works hard as a nurse but also works hard as a mother and a friend. Recently after a long day of work she brought toilet paper for my family when we were running low!

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