Steve has been with VNA & Blue Water Hospice since 2016 and was recently honored as a Shining Star. Barb recognized Steve as a Shining Star! “Steve always does whatever needs to be done for our patients. He is always professional, using his quick wit and caring manner to set […]

As the head of Human Resources, Steve is tasked with being the voice and advocate of the employees. A position he doesn’t take lightly. He says, “I love to help people, whether it be recruiting and selecting talent to orientation or maintaining health and benefit plans.” Prior to coming to […]

Barb has been with VNA & Blue Water Hospice since 2018 and was recently honored as a Shining Star! Greg recognized Barb as a Shining Star! Barb has gone above and beyond to maintain stable leadership to her team. During this pandemic, the Home Health Care team has had to […]

Prior to sharing her skills with VNA & Blue Water Hospice, Nancy worked many years in a hospital. Her curiosity of the continuum of care had her asking “where is this patient going after leaving us…what kind of care will they receive”. That is when she knew home health care […]

VNA & Blue Water Hospice leadership honors staff quarterly through the ‘Shining Star’ program, recognizing the extras they do for each other, their patients, and the community. Before coming to VNA & Blue Water Hospice, Jennica worked in a hospital. Always feeling rushed in that environment, she knew a slower […]

Carol assists patients and families as a community liaison and an LPN on the Home Healthcare Team. She says, “I know this is my life’s purpose; helping them come to terms with their end-of-life diagnosis.” She is an asset by relieving the stress that comes with such a diagnosis, not […]

In 2001, Jennifer earned her degree in nursing with a desire to work in either oncology or hospice. About ten years ago, Jennifer lost her mom. Upon experiencing the good that hospice care workers do, she knew this is where her heart truly was. In her previous employment, Jennifer had […]

Prior to coming to VNA, Carrie worked in finance. Something was pulling at her to make a change – a need to help people in a more meaningful way. When she heard about the position at VNA & Blue Water Hospice, she knew she found her calling. Jeannie recognized Carrie […]

“I was drawn to VNA & Blue Water Hospice because the agency is very community-minded, and I believe in their mission. I worked with a for-profit organization and it just wasn’t for me” said Sue. In her position, Sue connects with families after a loss – some want to talk, […]