September 2025
Jennifer
Cotton
,
RN
6 Cathcart
Pennsylvania Hospital - Penn Medicine
Philadelphia
,
PA
United States
Jen is the kind of nurse who will always stand up for her patients and do whatever it takes to ensure they receive the care they deserve. Her advocacy, compassion, and unwavering dedication make her an extraordinary caregiver and team member.

One powerful example of Jen's commitment involved a patient whose family wanted their mother to be placed on hospice so she could pass peacefully. Despite facing significant pushback, Jen did everything she could to advocate for this patient's comfort and dignity. She even went above the covering provider to make sure the patients' and families' wishes were heard and honored.

Thanks to Jen's persistence and compassion, the patient was transitioned to hospice and passed comfortably later that same day. Jen didn't stop there. She spoke gently and supportively with the grieving family, offering comfort during an incredibly difficult moment. She also provided thoughtful and respectful post-mortem care, ensuring that the patient's final moments and those that followed were handled with grace and dignity.

Jen consistently puts her patients first, no matter how difficult the situation may be. She is a true advocate, a compassionate presence, and someone who always ensures her patients are treated with the respect they deserve.