Nursing Student Juggles Class, ED Tech Duties: 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.

Briana Costantini of Trumbull was nominated by her parents Jennifer and Nick Costantini.

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
ED Tech at Yale New Haven Health

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
We would like to recognize our daughter for remaining upbeat and positive during this difficult time. She has been working on the front line as an ED Tech at Yale-New Haven Hospital while simultaneously finishing her junior year at Quinnipiac University.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Bri is very humble about her work on the front line. While many see them as heroes she sees her work as an opportunity to do what she loves, working in critical care. We have watched Briana as she juggled the long hours in the Emergency Department along with the rigorous course load of being a junior year nursing student. We are so very proud of her.

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