Dedicated Nurse On The Job "No Matter What': Toms River Hero

TOMS RIVER, 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.

This submission comes from Francine Chussler, who nominated Isabella Kocienski, a nurse at Ocean Medical Center in Brick.

Where the nominee lives:
Toms River

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Brick

Name of the nominee:
Isabella Kocienski

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Francine Chussler

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center - Brick Hospital

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Isabella has her own medical issues however she is on the job according to her schedule no matter what. This pandemic has not kept her away even though she may have been given the option to take time off. Her dedication to her career the last 20-plus years is unparalleled. She never complains and truly cares about her patients.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Her sincere devotion to her career and those she cares for.

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