Nurse 'Brings Laughter And Joy' To All: Plainfield Hero

PLAINFIELD, IL — As the popular adage goes, heroes don't always wear a cape. But when tomes are tough, they 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 Lauren Wyman of Plainfield, who nominated Kathy Wyman:

Where the nominee lives:
Plainfield

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Plainfield, Illinois

Name of the nominee:
Kathy Wyman

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Lauren Wyman

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?
Nurse in the ICU of Rush Copley

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
She is an amazing human being that cares so deeply for all of her patients and has made impacts on many lives throughout her career as a nurse. She has worked in different units ranging from NICU to ICU. She chose to be a nurse because my twin sister and I were born 2 months premature and the help and work that the nurses did when we were babies really influenced my mom. She chose to be a nurse to care for people the way the nurses cared for us.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?
She is absolutely amazing and everyone who knows her would say that! She always has a smile on her face, and she brings laughter and joy to all those around her.

Thank you for all you do, Kathy!

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