Meet Michele Mitchell, an Admissions Partner who works remotely in Contessa’s Virtual Care Unit. In her role, Michele collaborates closely with several of Contessa’s partner health systems — screening patients for eligibility and supporting Recovery Care Coordinators throughout the admissions process. With a background in social work and discharge planning across both hospital and home…| Contessa Health
Meet Elise Allen, a Patient Service Specialist who brings adaptability, dedication and a whole lot of heart to her role supporting Contessa’s Palliative Care programs. She plays a vital behind-the-scenes role, helping patients access care when and where they need it. Working remotely from New Mexico, Elise provides essential coordination for teams across the country.… The post Employee Spotlight: Elise Allen, Patient Service Specialist appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Sierra, Director of Recovery Care at Home, and learn more about her role and the unique culture at Contessa.| Contessa Health
Meet Christine Santos, MS, ANP-BC, ACHPN, CCRN-K, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Contessa partner Mount Sinai Health System in New York. Christine was recently recognized by a co-worker who shared, “She is the kind of nurse practitioner I would want for myself or my own family — compassionate, collaborative, incredibly knowledgeable and always going… The post Employee Spotlight: Christine Santos, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Bec Pearce, an Acute Care Registered Nurse (ACRN) with Contessa partner Mount Sinai in New York City. Bec is an integral part of a team of caregivers who are making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Known for his compassion and patient-first approach, Bec provides empathetic care, tirelessly… The post Employee Spotlight: Bec Pearce, Acute Care Registered Nurse appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Patient Support Services Professional of the Year was presented to Taylor Spencer, a Care Partner… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Patient Support Services Professional of the Year appeared first on Cont...| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Manager or Director of the Year award was presented to Christina Atwood-Lee, RN, a Clinical… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Manager or Director of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Clinical Support Professional of the Year award was presented to Maritza Ross, a Community Health… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Clinical Support Professional of the Year appeared first on Contessa H...| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year Award was presented to Sandra Moloney, BSN, RN,… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year award was presented to Caitlin Lucas, FNP-C, a Palliative… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Advanced Practice Provider of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each year, Spirit of Excellence Awards are presented by our parent company, Amedisys, to select employees who demonstrate exceptional caregiving support to the field and display Amedisys’ core values, which include service, passion, integrity, respect, innovation and talent. Our 2024 Recovery Care Coordinator of the Year award was presented to Morgan-Ruth Moore, BSN, RN, a… The post SPIRIT of Excellence Award: Recovery Care Coordinator of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Dawn Black, Director of Clinical Operations with Contessa’s Palliative Care at Home program with partner Henry Ford Health. Dawn was recently promoted to this role in recognition of her outstanding service as a clinical manager with the program. We asked her to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and… The post Employee Spotlight: Dawn Black, Director of Clinical Operations, Palliative Care at Home appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Hana, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) with Contessa partner Henry Ford Health. Hana was recently nominated for an MVP Moment by her manager, who shared, “She models excellence in all that she does and continuously goes above and beyond for our program and patients.” She’s described as a problem solver, resourceful and compassionate… The post Employee Spotlight: Hana Bazzi, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Kelsea, a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) with Contessa partner Allegheny Health Network (AHN). We asked Kelsea to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and we hope you enjoy learning more just as much as we did! All about me Kelsea graduated from Penn State University College of Nursing in… The post Employee Spotlight: Kelsea Haibach, Recovery Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Tara, a Team Lead Care Coordinator in our Palliative Care Virtual Care Unit (VCU). Tara was nominated for a spotlight by her manager, Donna, who shared that in her two years at Contessa, “Tara has been a great support to the other nocturnal nurses and the Palliative Team as we continue to grow and… The post Employee Spotlight: Tara Whiteside, Palliative Care VCU Team Lead Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Haley, a Team Lead Care Coordinator with our Palliative Care at Home program based out of Tennessee. We asked Haley to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and we hope you enjoy learning more just as much as we did! All about me Haley shares that she has been a… The post Employee Spotlight: Haley Allen, Team Lead Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Holly, a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) in the Contessa Virtual Care Unit (VCU), which supports multiple partner health systems with virtual care for their Recovery Care at Home programs. We asked Holly to share some details about herself and her role here at Contessa, and we hope you enjoy learning more just as much… The post Employee Spotlight: Holly Warren, Recovery Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Each day at Contessa, our nurses contribute to our unique models of comprehensive care in the home. Whether visiting patients in-person or via virtual care, providing leadership to our teams or functioning as admissions coordinators, our nurses have embraced our innovative, patient-centered approach and their team spirit and collaborative skills are routinely praised by both… The post In Their Own Words: Nurses at Contessa appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Taylor, a Care Partner with the Contessa’s Palliative Care at Home program. Taylor’s manager, Donna, asked us to feature him in our Employee Spotlight series in recognition of his dedication and care in his role with the program. We asked Taylor to share some details about himself and his role here at Contessa, and… The post Employee Spotlight: Taylor Spencer, Care Partner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Meet Sierra, a Recovery Care Coordinator (RCC) with Contessa partner Henry Ford Health. Sierra was recently nominated for an “MVP Moment” spotlight within our parent company, Amedisys, for her extraordinary efforts in going above and beyond to ensure a patient received a working hospital bed during their stay with our Rehabilitation Care at Home program… The post Employee Spotlight: Sierra Brown, Recovery Care Coordinator appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year Award was presented to Lawon Gardner, BSN, RN, an Acute Care Registered Nurse (ACRN) and Clinical Supervisor supporting our Recovery Care at Home program at Mount Sinai Health System in New York. Here are some of the wonderful things Lawon’s colleagues said about her in their… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Acute Care Registered Nurse of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Home Recovery Care Director of the Year Award was presented to Jaimie Johnson, BSN, RN, PCCN, the Home Recovery Care Director supporting our hospital at home program at Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania. Here are some of the wonderful things Jaimie’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “Jaimie… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Home Recovery Care Director of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award was presented to Mary Alyson Carter, ACNP-BC, a nurse practitioner supporting our Palliative Care at Home program in Tennessee. Here are some of the wonderful things Mary’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “Mary Alyson is always willing to help, encourage,… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Advanced Practice Provider of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Clinical Support Professional of the Year Award was presented to Nora Eades, LMSW-C, a clinical social worker with our Palliative Care at Home program through our partner Henry Ford Health. Here are some of the wonderful things Nora’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “Nora is an experienced… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: Clinical Support Professional of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Our 2023 Patient Support Professional of the Year Award was presented to Cheryl Russell, a Patient Care Navigator (PCN) working with our Virtual Care Unit. Here are some of the wonderful things Cheryl’s colleagues said about her in their nominations in support of her: “At the center of every patient and family interaction, Cheryl demonstrates… The post Spirit of Excellence Award: 2023 Patient Support Professional of the Year appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Stephanie is originally from northern Minnesota, where she graduated from high school in a little town called Aurora. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin to pursue a degree in exercise science and then went on to continue her education in occupational therapy. In 2014, Stephanie became a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) and… The post Position Spotlight: Recovery Partner appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Melanie graduated from Utah State University in 2018 and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Prior to that, she has worked in healthcare as a CNA and LPN and has always worked in a critical care setting. In 2019, Melanie got married and moved to Arizona, where she worked at Honor Health. She… The post Position Spotlight: Acute Care Registered Nurse appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Christina lives in a small west Texas town not far from where she grew up. She attended Cisco College after high school and earned her licensed vocational nurse (LVN) title. After working as an LVN in critical care, emergency rooms and home health for 14 years, she returned to school and obtained her registered nurse… The post Position Spotlight: Virtual Care Unit Manager appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health
Michaelyn grew up in a small town in southern Illinois. She attended Murray State University where she received her bachelor’s degree from the College of Business. After graduation, she accepted a position at a substance use and behavioral health agency as a communications specialist, partnering with hospitals to improve a patient’s overall health through integrated… The post Position Spotlight: Senior Marketing Specialist appeared first on Contessa Health.| Contessa Health