'Dedicated' Nurse Switched To Coronavirus Unit: Homer Glen Hero

HOMER GLEN, 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 Sue and Brian Wojnowski who nominated their daughter, Renea Wojnowski, who is a nurse.

Where the nominee lives:
Homer Glen

Name of the nominee:
Renea Wojnowski

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
Renea is an Advanced Practice Nurse in heart failure

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Renea is an APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) in a heart failure unit at her hospital. She answered the call when the hospital needed staff for the ICU/Covid unit for a temporary assignment, which is where she is working currently. At first it created anxiety and fear, because it was a new place, new staff, and new area of medicine. But she is taking on the challenge, hoping to make a difference for others. Renea is also attending school and will receive her Doctorate in Nursing degree in a few months. She dedicates herself to her patients, their families and her team. Her love of helping others has always been her passion. She is our Hero, every day. She is humbled by the outpouring of love and support for our first responders.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Renea is highly dedicated and always an advocate for her patients. She is kind, smart and genuine.

Thank you, Renea!

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