Nurse Puts Her Life On The Line: New Orleans Local Hero

NEW ORLEANS — It’s not just a play on words when Ned Rocks says his daughter, Kristen, rocks.

She’s a nurse at a high-risk hospital in New Orleans, one the cities hardest hit by the new coronavirus. Her dad says she’s an “exceptional nurse” on an ordinary day, but has risen to the challenge of the pandemic and is “known for the specialized care that she gives her patients.”

Here at Patch, we’re proud to recognize all the everyday local heroes who are making a difference during these unprecedented times.

Where the nominee lives:

New Orleans

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Channahon, Illinois

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Ned Rocks

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

Neurology ICU Nurse

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

Kristen is working the high risk hospital in New Orleans, risking her life by assisting patients in her hospital.

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

Kristen is a Daisy Award-winning Nurse, known for the specialized care that she gives her patients. Even though she is only 25, she has been an exceptional nurse in Arizona, Las Vegas and now New Orleans.

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