'Amazing Young Professional': Woodridge Hero

WOODRIDGE, IL — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Linda Dalton, who nominated Alexa Nakutis:

Name: Alexa Nakutis

State: IL

Hometown: Woodridge

Hero's job: Health Care

Relationship to nominee: Co-workers Daughter

Reason for recognition: Alexa is a nurse working in the Ortho Dept at Edwards Hospital. When they asked for volunteers to step up and work the COVID unit, Alexa eagerly accepted the challenge. This was one tough job.

One thing to know: Alexa is the most amazing young professional I know and is dedicated to everything she does. She is one of a kind. Alexa puts others first before herself.

Thank you for all you do, Alexa!

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