Mother/Daughter Duo Share DNA, Their Workplace and a Passion for Helping Others

When you’re proud of the work you do, you want to do it alongside people you care about. That sentiment rings true for Alicia Fitzgerald, RN, and her daughter, Jenna Fitzgerald, who are proud Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) colleagues.

Alicia Fitzgerald, RN, not only started in the nursing profession first, she also joined LVHN before her daughter, Jenna, who works as a patient care partner while she’s in school to further her career. The two credit their passion for helping others as being a driving force in their decision to work in health care.

Alicia set the example for her daughter to work in health care.

“Watching my mom find joy in her nursing career inspired me to go to nursing school and start my career with LVHN,” Jenna says.

Alicia and Jenna both work at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, so while they work in different roles, they find it rewarding to talk about their day with someone who understands the job they do.

“Some may say working with a family member means spending too much time together,” Alicia says. “That’s a misconception. We work in different areas at LVHN, so while we can relate to one another’s experience, we don’t spend every second of our day together.”

Whether you work physically side by side every day or report to different locations, LVHN is a Great Place to Work for families. Colleagues such as Alicia and Jenna Fitzgerald make LVHN exceptional because they share their passion with those they love. They recommend other family members consider working alongside their mothers, daughters and other loved ones, no matter their area of expertise.

“There are endless opportunities to join LVHN,” Jenna says. “No matter what your goal is, there’s a role for you.”