NAME: JENNA
ROLE: REGISTERED NURSE
LOCATION: SHRINERS CHILDREN’S LEXINGTON
Although 22-year-old Jenna Fugazzi, RN, is early in her career as a registered nurse, providing life-changing care at Shriners Children’s has long been in her heart.
“My grandfather has been on the Board of Governors at Shriners Children’s Lexington for more than 30 years. I was at every Shriners Children’s event, and participating in activities,” she said. “Shriners Children’s is a place of love, compassion and respect for children and their families. Being part of such a wonderful organization has always been my dream.”
“The most rewarding part of the job is being able to put a smile on the faces of children and their families in high-stress situations. Having diverse responsibilities and gaining parents’ trust to take care of their children is very heart-warming,” Jenna said. “I look forward to coming to work every day to provide the best care possible for our kids.”
Jenna joined the team at Shriners Children’s Lexington, and it didn’t take long for her to make an impression. She received three nominations for The DAISY Award, an annual recognition given to extraordinary nurses who provide excellent care with compassion that changes lives. Jenna was awarded this prestigious honor last October.
“Jenna took care of our daughter before and after her ACL reconstruction. She was everything a nurse should be — patient, kind and knowledgeable,” one mom wrote. “Thank you, Jenna! You are amazing!”
“I can’t thank my patients and their families and my coworkers enough for trusting and believing in me,” Jenna said. “I’ve only been part of this wonderful organization for a short amount of time, but I can already tell Shriners Children’s is my forever home.”
