09/22/2026
On February 17, 2014, Andrea's daughter was born at 23 weeks, 6 days and weighing just 800 grams. As a NICU nurse herself, Andrea knew exactly what was ahead. But in that moment, she had to set that aside and simply be a mother.
She wanted to transfer her baby to the NICU where she worked, the one she knew best. Our team was honest with her: moving her baby now carried more risk than staying at our Level III NICU. She trusted them, and stayed.
The care and trust her family received never left her. She knew this was where she wanted to be. So she came back, this time as a nurse.
Over 10 years later, Andrea is a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at our hospital and in the same NICU that saved her daughter's life, caring for babies the same way her daughter once was. Her daughter still visits the unit today and for her 12th birthday, she started "Ava's Little Book Nook," donating books to NICU families so they can see what their life can be like.
We're so proud to have Andrea on our team. 🫶🩺