Type Of Business:
Geriatric Care Management
Marketing Area:
Central Iowa is primary marketing area but will assist elderly and family members throughout the state of Iowa.
Expertise:
Background in nursing includes: Intensive/Coronary Care, Cath Lab, Post Anesthesia Care Unit for over 30 years. Have been involved with elderly throughout the entire time and felt that they have a difficult time navigating the world of insurance, medicine,etc and who to go to when crises occur.
Hobbies/Sports:
Biking, Golfing, Traveling
Education Degrees:
Registered Nurse, Iowa Methodist School of Nursing (1979)
Upper Iowa, 2050 business courses
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
PEO
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
2
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Being able to work with elderly has always been very easy for me, they are the true treasures! While working in the hospital, patients were being sent home without the benefit of assistance or not having family in vicinity to help. So I felt there was an opportunity to assist elderly and their families, helping them make transitions easier. I have seen my own parents struggle with the aging process and knew this was what I would love to be able to do as a full time career.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Helping the Elderly, Directing them to Appropriate Resources, Acting as a Liaison, Overseeing Medical, Legal and Home Environment Issues, Ensuring Everything is the Best it can Be
Education Certifications:
Care Management Certified, 2006
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, I will feel very fortunate that many elders and families will have experienced a life that was positive and their own goals were met on their own terms.