A monthly Mass at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill became an occasion to recognize school nurse Kelly McMullin for a life-saving response involving a dining hall staff member. The surprise ceremony honored her actions during a May 6 medical emergency on campus, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.
Chris Fine, a member of the school's dining hall kitchen staff, experienced the emergency. School employees alerted McMullin and called 911 as the crisis unfolded, according to NBC10 Philadelphia.
Quick Assessment Under Pressure
McMullin assessed the situation and activated the school's emergency response system while first responders were on their way, NBC10 reported. Camden Catholic credited her training and actions with saving Fine's life. Paramedics transported Fine to a hospital, where he received treatment that saved his life, 6abc reported.
New Jersey's School AED Requirements
The New Jersey Department of Education says Janet’s Law applies to public and nonpublic schools that provide instruction to students in kindergarten through grade 12. It requires covered schools to keep an AED in an unlocked location with an identifying sign, accessible during the school day, according to the New Jersey Department of Education.
McMullin, a Camden Catholic alumna, has worked at the school since 2024. The NBC10 account says colleagues know her as energetic, kind and knowledgeable—qualities that were tested during the emergency.
Honors From Washington to the County Level
Recognition also came from beyond the school. Camden Catholic High School and the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative recognized McMullin with ceremonial proclamations and resolutions, NBC10 reported. They were presented on behalf of U.S. Sen. Andy Kim, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross, New Jersey's Sixth Legislative District and the Camden County Commissioners.
The ceremony offered the school community a chance to thank a colleague whose response helped save one of their own.
