AngieRN, BSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: Nursing

Years in Field: 15

Years in Home Health: 5

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Definitely the people! Since I started Home Health I have met some of the most interesting and lovely people. Home Health is also very rewarding. At the end of the day you feel like you have really helped someone."

AnnetteRN, BSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: Critical Care (at KU Medical Center), Neuro ICU, Operating Room & Recovery

Years in Field: 5

Years in Home Health: 2 1/2

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy the opportunity to build relationships with patients and their families. It is a rewarding experience helping patients become as independent in their homes as possible and helping families keep their loved ones in their homes connecting them with needed knowledge and resources."

ConnieRN

Education: Hillyard Technical Center

Certifications/Specialties: BLS & ACLS

Years in Field: 6

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I love the people!"

DanyelleRN, BSN

Education: n/a

Certifications/Specialties: BSN

Years in Field: 4

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I love going to patients' homes. I like meeting new people The best part of seeing the patient progressively getting better. Oh, and I also love hugs - they are the best medicine of all!"

KristenBSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: Oncology

Years in Field: 6

Years in Home Health: 1 1/2

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I simply enjoy working with the patients, so many times they are just grateful to have a nurse come to help them."

LauraBSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: Telemetry, ACLS, BLS

Years in Field: 11

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"You can spend more time with your patients. Home Health is very flexible and you can still use your skills and knowledge to help people."

PeggyRN, BSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: 6

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Home health gives me the freedom to take time with my patients and to be able to see what needs they truely have and to able to meet those needs."

StephanieRN, BSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: BSN

Years in Field: 15

Years in Home Health: 11

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I love teaching people the skills they need to remain in their own home."

StormyRN, BSN

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: Medical Telemetry

Years in Field: 10

Years in Home Health: 4

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I get time to spend with the patients. It's easier to communicate with and teach patients when you are in their environment. It encompasses so many different aspects of a person's total being - it is easier to get to the real root of the problem. At Homeward Bound I have all the support staff I need to work on those problems and get them the care they need."

TammieRN

Education: Park University (Currently attending UMKC for my BSN)

Certifications/Specialties: Oncology & Telemetry

Years in Field: 8

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I like working in home health because I love to help people. Home health is great because you really get to know the patients and their families and are able to develop a closer relationship with them."

AnneLPN

Education: Northwest Tech School

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: 4

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy being out and about and going to see my patients in their homes. I enjoy learning about my patients' lives and I enjoy teaching them safety in their homes."

BeckyLPN

Education: Hillyard Technical Center

Certifications/Specialties: Home Health, Hospice, Labor & Delivery, IU, CPR & First Aid

Years in Field: 6

Years in Home Health: 4

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy helping and serving my patients as well as the companionship of both my patients and fellow nurses."

JacobLPN

Education: Northwest Missouri Technical School

Certifications/Specialties: IV Therapy Certified

Years in Field: 14

Years in Home Health: 3

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Home health allows me to get to know people better, in a setting that's confortable for them. This makes it feel like they're part of my family and I'm part of theirs."

JessicaLPN

Education: Northland Career Center

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: 7

Years in Home Health: 3

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I like working in home health because I get to have quality one-on-one time with my patients where I get to know them and their families better."

LaceyCNA

Education: Hillyard Technical Center

Certifications/Specialties: CPR & CNA

Years in Field: 4

Years in Home Health: 2

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I like having more one-on-one relationships with my patients and their families."

AmyPTA

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: B.S., A.A.S., PTA, Vestibular Disorders

Years in Field: 10

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Patients can heal much faster at home and I love the opportunity to go into someone's home to help them become more independent to allow them to stay at home."

AnnaPTA

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: 9

Years in Home Health: 3

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Seeing patients in their home makes treatments more functional and not only saves our patients time but also provides for a one-on-one setting."

JamiePTA

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: B.S., A.A.S., PTA

Years in Field: 2

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy helping patients in their home environment and encouraging them to reach their goals."

KellyPTA

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: A.A.S, PTA

Years in Field: 7

Years in Home Health: 5

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I love patient care and it is very rewarding to be involved in improving a patient's quality of life. Meeting them in their homes is like visiting friends. Definitely my favorite venue of therapy."

MaureenPT, DPT, OCS

Education: University of Nebraska, University of Missouri & Des Moines University

Certifications/Specialties: Doctorate in PT, M.S. in Physiology

Years in Field: 30

Years in Home Health: 4

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"The variety, the challenges of the home environment, the relevance of the home environment and the flexibility."

PatriciaCCC/SLP Speech Pathologist

Education: University of South Dakota

Certifications/Specialties:B.A./M.A., Swallowing

Years in Field: 34

Years in Home Health: 6

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I love the one-on-one personal relationship with the patient and the support given by families."

VictorPT

Education: University of Missouri

Certifications/Specialties: Masters in Physical Therapy & BS in Health Science

Years in Field: 3

Years in Home Health: 3

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Home health gives you the opportunity for one-on-one treatment to actually treat the patient in a setting where we can progress on what is fuctional for their day-to-day lifestyle."

ShelbeLMSW

Education: Missouri Western State University & Kansas University

Certifications/Specialties: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing

Years in Field: 17

Years in Home Health: 12

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"There are so many rewards for being able to work in Home Health. i love being able to help people and hopefully making a differnce in their lives. We have the privelege of having the best environment to work in - peoples' homes. More time can be spent with patients - one-on-one patient treatment is the best. I always walk away with a new friend."

JennyDirector of Finance

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: ICD-9 Certified Coder, Medicare & Medicaid Billing

Years in Field: 7

Years in Home Health: 7

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I have been with this company since it opened. I've had the priviledge of watching this company grow into what it is today There are many compaies who lose sight of their mission as gorwth takes over...this is not one of those companies. They put not only the care of their patients, but also their patients' happiness and well-being in the front and foremost, just as much today as the day the doors opened. This is why I enjoy working in home health. I truely feel like I am part of something that is making a difference in the lives of others."

LeahDirector of Marketing

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: B.S.

Years in Field: 8

Years in Home Health: 8

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy educating the public on their home health benefits. Being part of a service that keeps seniors healthy and independent in their own home is great."

SydneyAdministrative Assistant

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: n/a

Years in Home Health: n/a

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"n/a"

ThadHR Coordinator

Education: Utah State University

Certifications/Specialties: Business Management

Years in Field: 3

Years in Home Health: 3

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy the personal one-on-one level that we have with our patients."

TinaReceptionist

Education: n/a

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: 7

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I have always had admiration for senior citizens. I love the stories they tell about their lives and the wisdom they possess. I love being the voice that helps them at the other end of the phone. The medical field is an area that interests me and home health is a wonderful service that helps the elderly stay in their homes. I enjoy being a part of that."

TracyMedical Billing Supervisor

Education: n/a

Certifications/Specialties: Medical Billing, ICD9 Coding

Years in Field: 3

Years in Home Health: 7

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I have worked at Homeward Bound since they very first opened. I'm happy that I work a strong family-oriented company who has pride in what they do everyday."

DebbieIn-Home Care

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: n/a

Years in Field: 17

Years in Home Health: 1

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I enjoy in-home care because it gives me a chance to learn about the clients' wants and needs. Everyone has a different personality and making that "match" between client and caregiver helps the process of in-home care go smoothly. I enjoy helping to make a safe and comfortable home environment for my clients."

LynnRN, BSN, CLNC

Education: Missouri Western State University

Certifications/Specialties: Critical Care, Home Health, Med/Surg & Case Management

Years in Field: 14

Years in Home Health: 10

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"I like everything about Home Health. Every day is a new challenge. We are constantly leaning new things. I have wonderful people that work for me. The most important thing is keeping people at home - it's where they want to be."

DawnRN, HCS-D, CLNC

Education: Methodist Medical Center School of Nursing

Certifications/Specialties: Hospice Administrator & Legal Nurse Conslutanting

Years in Field: 24

Years in Home Health: 15

Why do you like working in Home Health?

"Initially, I loved the Home Health field when I did patient care. I always felt completely fulfilled and strongly believed that I was 'making a difference' in people's lives. These days even in my Administrative role where I don't directly care our patients I still know that I help to make a difference in the lives of our patients. After all, who wouldn't rather be at home?"