Delco Nurse Forgoes Seeing Family While Treating Virus Patients

ASTON, PA — 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 several people, who nominated nurse Lauren Rutecki.

Rutecki is a registered nurse at Christiana Hospital in Delaware and has stayed apart from her family in an effort to protect them from potential infection as she works more than 40 hours a week.

Where the nominee lives:
Aston, PA

Name of the nominee:
Lauren Rutecki

Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Kristen Rutecki, Steve Reynolds, Sheila O'Donnell

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

What does the nominee do for work?:
RN at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Lauren is the hardest worker I know. Working over 40 hours a week, she constantly puts herself in the backseat to help others. During this pandemic, Lauren has not been able to see my family because she does not want to risk getting anyone sick, as she is treating patients with COVID each and every day.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Lauren always goes out of her way to help others and never complains about it. She will be the first person to offer a hand to help without ever thinking twice.