Nursing Assistant Works Without Complaint: Hackettstown Hero

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — 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

Where the nominee lives:
Hackettstown

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Hackettstown

Name of the nominee:
Kelly Anderson

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Dale Anderson

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Nursing Assistant

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Kelly just started working a few months ago at Hackettstown Medical Center as a Nursing Assistant, along with starting college as a nursing major. Little did she know that she would be working at a hospital when our world changed forever with Covid 19. Kelly works 3 to 4 twelve hour shifts a week and has had several shifts as an assistant working directly with Covid patients. Not once did she complain about working! She has wonderful role models to learn from! Kelly is my hero for sticking it out and for making a difference

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Kelly loves that she’s able to make a difference in our world

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