Across our communities, our nurses are hard at work ensuring the very best care and wellbeing of our residents. We greatly appreciate all that our nurses do day in and day out to establish comfort, care and support for our residents.
Nurses can most often be found in Assisted Living and Memory Care communities as well as Skilled Nursing Facilities that cater to older adults. These nurses offer care services that allow residents as much independence and dignity as possible, while ensuring aid and support are on hand when needed.
From assistance with activities of daily life to medical and personal care services, our nursing team elevates the quality of life of each resident, and offers peace of mind to family members who can rest assured knowing their loved one is in good hands.
In many cases, senior living nurses will have a specialty or experience in long-term care services covering most day to day needs of residents.
Not only do our nurses work hard, but they are a vital part of the atmosphere and community feel in each or our Senior Living communities. Their warmth, caring, affection, and passion for what they do is a big part of what makes each community so special. In celebration of National Nurses Week we wanted to share about some of our wonderful nurses, why they love working in their communities, and how their lives have been impacted by the amazing residents they care for.
Corrie Rehms
Kind. Caring. Knowledgeable.
Corrie has a very gentle bedside manner and a kind smile. Our community was recently blessed by the move in of a retired Firefighter who has been anxious since learning that he will not be returning to his home. Our RN, Corrie, paid him a visit in his new House here at The Courtyard and assured him that he will be able to maintain his independence while allowing her to manage his care. This gentle chat gave our new resident the confidence needed to begin his journey in his new home here. Corrie continues to attend classes to further her educational career all the while working with our community full time.
Rayna Torres RCD
Compassionate. Caring. Professional.
Rayna always goes above and beyond for everyone, whether that is staff, families or residents.
Charlene Kroening, Wellness Nurse, RN
passionate, caring, dedicated
Charlene actually came out of retirement because she loves caring for people so much. She takes care of each of the residents as if they were her own family. She takes time to listen to them and advocate for the care they need and deserve. In short, she is fantastic!
Jutta Fairchild, RSD
Powerful. Loving.
Jutta is a hard working individual who will always do what's right for others.
Tyneshia Alexander - Resident Care Director
Happy, Hardworking, Diligent
Tyneshia puts everything she has into our residents and staff. She is always available when called upon and takes her job seriously. We are so happy to have her on our team.
Afsaneh Eslami, Nursing Director
Attentive, Detailed, Incredible.
Afsaneh continually guides her entire department with incredible attention to detail while maintaining incredibly high operating standards. She speaks her mind respectfully and is an amazing accountability partner.
Rachel Carter RN RCD
Empathetic, Organized, Thorough
Rachel has a positive and upbeat attitude and always pays close attention to detail. During a community Casino Night Rachel even jumped in as a Black Jack Dealer, and was a hit at the event. Though she has only been part of our team for a short period of time she has already made a great impact in the health services department.
Rose Tuazon - Resident Care Director
Energetic, entertaining and, hardworking
Rose works tirelessly when there is a need and always shows up when a resident needs assistance. She works many hours of overtime, and is a constant presence in the community. Rose will often stop by Happy Hour to interact with the residents in her downtime as well. She also shares her dancing and musical talents with the residents which makes everyone smile.
Lynne Gill - Wellness Nurse
Intuitive, Joyful, Insightful
Lynne is known for her caring and concern for our residents. She is always happy to help when someone is in need.
Joann Nisperos, Resident Care Director
Kind, Compassionate, Flexible
In a business world where regulations rule, Joann makes it easier to work with families so that we can achieve our goals and live up to high standards. She prioritizes our assessments no matter what city they are in. She works with the families when changes have to be made in care. Joann navigates the community with softness and sincerity. We need more Joann’s in the world.
Brenda McIntyre, RSD
Compassionate. Organized. Team player.
Brenda goes above and beyond to make sure our residents are well taken care of and treated with dignity and respect. She spends most of her day in our cottages to ensure that everything is running properly. She works long days so she is here for all three shifts to train and encourage the staff.
Dedicated. Compassionate. Driven
Susan’s bond and relationships that she forms with residents, family members and staff are her strongest asset. In addition to the exceptional care she provides, she also does trivia at least once a month with the residents. The way she speaks and engages with them is incredible. Sue always has the best advice and funniest jokes to share about her life's adventures and her vast knowledge, she is a wonderful addition to our community.
Regina Turcotte, LPN
Compassionate. Thorough. Dedicated
Regina has the patience of a saint, especially dealing with family members, doctors, hospitals and all of our memory care residents! I remember when Regina started at our community, some 6 years ago. Her background was in hospitals & skilled nursing facilities, but she was looking for something different - something more fulfilling. Her compassion for our residents was immediate! Within the first month of work, she had to meet with one of our family members struggling with the decline of their mom. Regina shared her own personal experience with her own family member. This had a huge impact on the family, and she continues to radiate this love and kindness each day.
Barbara Bogoje, LVN
Genuine. Compassionate. Resilient.
Barbara is an exceptional nurse that not only uses her knowledge and expertise to help her residents cope with the process of aging, she also gives a piece of her heart to each and every resident under her care and does so with grace.
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