Hospice of NCO Care Team

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The Hospice care team is comprised of physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and allied therapists, who provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care on an intermittent basis and work closely with the patient's physician to give the best symptom control possible, while teaching the family to care for their loved one.  The Administration team provides support and assistance to the Care Team.

Physician

Mark Palmer, M.D.
Medical Director

Patrick Gray, M.D.
Medical Director Designee 

​​Nursing Leadership

Kim Baldwin, RN, BSN, CHPN
Chief Clinical Officer
​Shelley Summitt, RN
​Director of Nursing

Nurses

Vicki Beck, BSN,RN
Amey Branson, RN
Caitlyn Clark, RN, CHPN
​Rita Hutchins, RN
​Donna Lamm, RN, CHPN, OCN 
Christie Smith, RN
Liz Minson, RN
Karen Spears, RN
Susan Fisher, RN
Janice Matthiessen, RN, CHPN
​Maggie Dew, MA, RN
Mary Lynn Quiram, BSN, RN, ACLS, PALS

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​Hospice Aides

Sharyn Cowan, CNA,HHA,
Aide Coordinator

Melissa Bradley, CNA, HHA, CHPNA
Carrie Horton, CNA,HHA, CHPNA
Wynett Lee, CNA, HHA, CHPNA
​Carlena Whittaker, CNA, HHA
Melissa Riggle, CNA, HHA
Jennifer Gonzalez, CNA, HHA

Family Service Staff

Barbara Wright, MSW, LCSW, LMSW, ACHP-SW
Director of Family Services

Sue Lunsford, MSW, LCSW
Social Worker Clinical Supervisor

Mike Sweetman, M. Div.
Social Service Specialist
Justin Pickup, M. Div.
Chaplain
Candice Kemble, MCP, LPC
Social Service Specialist
Cathy Denning, BSW
Social Worker
​Tanja Walker, M. Div., M.HR
Bereavement Coordinator/Chaplain

Durable Medical Equipment Staff

Steve Barr
Director of DME & Facilities

Gerry Correll, DME assistant
Wally Hoskinson, DME assistant
Shane Hogan, DME assistant

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Allied Therapists

Julie Free, BS, RDN, LD
Dietitian

Cally Tull
Massage Therapist

Mike Quirey, LPT
Physical Therapist

​Administration

Wendy Stobbe, BA
Chief Executive Officer

Mary Meyers, BS
Chief Business Officer

Annette Hunt, BA
Chief Administrative Officer

Kim Baldwin, RN, BSN
Chief Clinical Officer

Office Staff

Judy Bales
Director of Office Management &
Volunteer Coordinator

Amy Burdick
Director or Development/Event Center Coordinator

Krista Reid
Receptionist

Ann Steichen
Clinical Assistant

Janice Evans
Billing Specialist

Donita Cooper
Receptionist

Lonnie Herbert
Event Center Technician

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Initials

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RN = Registered Nurse                                                                                         BA = Bachelor’s of Arts                                                
BSN = Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing .                                                        MA = Master’s of Arts    
        CNA = Certified Nursing Assistant                                                    
        HHA = Home Health Aide certification           CHPN = Certfied Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse

           OCN = Oncology Certified Nurse

           BSW = Bachelor's of Social Work 
           OCN = Oncology Certified Nurse

           MSW =  Master's of Social Work

           M.Div. =  Master's of Divinity