Michele R. has extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Michele began their career as a Kinesiotherapist/Exercise Physiologist Assistant at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, where they assisted with various tests and developed exercise prescriptions. Michele then worked as a Staff RN at MetroWest Medical Center, where they cared for high-risk patients and monitored telemetry data. Michele spent a significant portion of their career at VNA Care Network & Hospice, starting as an RN and transitioning to the role of Cardiac Nurse, providing care and education to cardiopulmonary patients. Michele later became the Clinical Systems Application Coordinator, responsible for coordinating the Clinical System Application and providing education to staff. At VNA Care, Michele held various positions, including Manager of Clinical Orientation and Education, Regional Education Manager, and currently, they serve as the Director of Education and Professional Development.
Michele R. obtained a Diploma in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from the Framingham Union School of Nursing, where they studied from 1991 to 1993. Prior to that, they attended Bridgewater State University from 1984 to 1988, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science/Health Fitness.
In addition to their educational background, Michele has obtained several certifications. In May 2021, they obtained Basic Life Support certification and Basic Life Support Instructor certification from the American Red Cross. Michele received the CHHCM certification from Fazzi Associates in February 2020, the COS-C certification from OASIS Answers, Inc. in May 2018, and the CHFN certification from the AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HEART FAILURE NURSES in June 2017.
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VNA Care (VNA of Boston, VNA Care Network, VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, Private Duty Care)
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As one of the Commonwealth’s largest home health, hospice, palliative care and private care providers, VNA Care serves more than 29,000 patients each year. Founded by Massachusetts’ most established and trusted home care organizations, VNA Care Network, VNA of Boston and VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, VNA Care has the capabilities and resources to deliver a full range of home health, hospice, and community services to patients of all ages and health care needs. VNA Care also owns and operates the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, the first hospice residence in Central Massachusetts. VNA Care focuses on promoting the health and well-being of patients and families by providing high-quality, cost-effective health care to vulnerable individuals in their homes and communities.