31/12/2024
A busy mum and nurse who works two jobs and changed careers to pursue her dream of working in healthcare has received the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse for her commitment to patient care.
Jenny Dean splits her time between her main role in the Night Nursing Services team in south east Essex and a day shift for the Health Outreach team in Bury St Edmunds.
Jenny had a number of different jobs before she qualified as a nurse in 2009.
She initially started her training but had to stop when she was injured in a road accident.
When she started training for the second time, she juggled her studies with her job and looking after her young children.
Jenny’s current roles involve treating people with long term conditions who need urgent care at home, and providing care for marginalised and vulnerable adults.
“On the night service, no two nights are the same. It involves a lot of problem solving and providing care and reassurance for patients and families who can be very distressed," said Jenny, who drives an average of 50 to 60 miles per shift to see patients.
She is one of 547 nurses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to receive the title of Queen’s Nurse in recognition of her commitment to ongoing learning, leadership and excellence in healthcare.
Read Jenny’s story at https://eput.nhs.uk/news-events/posts/dedicated-nurse-receives-queen-s-nurse-title/
For more information on careers in nursing and healthcare at our Trust, visit eput.nhs.uk
PHOTO CREDIT: The Queen’s Nursing Institute
