Type Of Business:
Medical Center
Expertise:
Ms. Keenan's expertise includes home and hospice care.
Major Product/SVS:
Veterans' Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Listening to Symphony and Opera, Supporting the San Francisco 49'ers, Traveling, Caring for her Dog
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Ph.D. in Nursing; Master of Science in Nursing, Concentration in Nursing Administration and Management, San Francisco State University, CA; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, The California State University, Long Beach; Associate Degree in Arts, Skyline College, San Bruno, CA
Affiliations Awards:
Oncology Nursing Society; Home Healthcare Nurses Association; National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization; American Association of University Women; Sigma Theta Tau International
Place of Birth:
Cortland, NY
Children's Names:
Sean, Terrance, Patrick, Colleen
Work History:
Clinical Manager, Coming Home Hospice, Visiting Nurses and Hospice (2001-2004); Clinical Manager, Home Care, Visiting Nurses and Hospice (1999-2004); Recruitment and Staff Development Specialist, Olsten Health Services, San Francisco (1997-1999); Hospice Services Manager, Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco (1991-1997); Patient Care Coordinator, Hospice Services, Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara, CA (1990-1991); Chief Nurse Executive, Upjohn Healthcare, San Francisco (1989-1990); Hospice Home Health Staff Nurse, Discharge Resource Group, San Francisco (1988-1989); Case Manager, Coming Home Hospice, Visiting Nurses and Hospice (1986-1988)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being involved in the treatment of HIV during the 1980s.
Charity:
The AIDS Memorial Quilt; Smithsonian Institute
Number Of Years In Profession:
52
Number Of Years In Current Position:
10
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to being organized.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of her caring, empathetic and compassionate nature.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Keenan was a nurse manager for home-based primary care and telehealth units of the medical center from 2005 to 2008. She believes in the words of Abraham Lincoln: "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing."
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Patient Care
Education Certifications:
Diploma in Nursing, St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing, Rochester, NY