Selfless, Hopeful, Resilient Nurse: Palos Heights Hero

PALOS HEIGHTS, 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 Colleen Pochyly, who nominated her daughter Kate Pochyly, an RN on a COVID-19 unit at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago

Where the nominee lives:
Palos Heights

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
Palos Heights

Name of the nominee:
Kate Pochyly

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Colleen Pochyly

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
An RN on a Covid unit at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
First-year nurse, working nights, and she has remained selfless, hopeful, resilient and compassionate about her chosen field during this pandemic.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Her empathy for everyone including her patients.

Thank you for all you do, Kate!

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