ICU Nurse Never Complains About The Stress: Patch Local Hero

CHICAGO, IL — 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 Rita Mayer, who nominated her daughter, Abby Mayer, an ICU nurse at OSF-Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Evergreen Park..

Where the nominee lives:

Chicago

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Beverly

Name of the nominee:

Abby Mayer

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Rita Mayer

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:

ICU nurse at Little Company of Mary Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

Going to work with all COVID-19 positive ventilator patients and never complains about the stress on her.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:

She truly cares about the patients and their families that cannot even visit their loved one.

Thank you for all you do, Abby!

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