Type Of Business:
Senior Care Center
Expertise:
Ms. Nelson's expertise is in executive legal and medical administration and excellence in caregiving.
Major Product/SVS:
Elderly Care
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming, Hiking, Bowling, Knitting, Crocheting, Needle Work, Painting
Education Degrees:
Six Credits Earned, Genes: The Ultimate Survivors, National Laboratory Training Network (2001); Six Credits Earned, Update on Emerging Infectious Diseases in California, National Laboratory Training Network (2001); Six Credits Earned, Microbiology for the New Millennium, National Laboratory Training Network (2000); Six Credits Earned, STDs, California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (2000); Six Credits Earned, STDs: Past Present and Future, California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (2000); Six Credits Earned, Current Trends in Clinical Virology, California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (1999); Six Credits Earned, Public Health Response to Bio-Terrorism, National Laboratory Training Network (1999); Six Credits Earned, Detection and Prevention of Cross-Contamination in the Laboratory, National Laboratory Training Network (1998); Six Credits Earned, New Frontiers in Medical Technology, California Association for Medical Laboratory Technology (1998); 15 Credits Earned, Continuing Education in Laboratory Science Courses: Cardio Markers, Micro-Mysteries, Blood Bank and Pediatric Cancer Patients, Phlebotomist in Transition, Molecular Biology and Infertility (1997)
Affiliations Awards:
American Association of Retired Persons
Work History:
Caregiver, Companion Care; Medical Lab Technician, Manager, Certified Phlebotomist, Dr. L.B. Marshall Clinic (1976-2002); Driver, Dr. L.B. Marshall Limousine Service (1976-2002); Executive Legal Secretary for San Francisco Assemblyman, California Speaker of the House and San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown (1968-1974); Executive Legal Secretary for Supervisor Terry Francois, Esquire (1968-1974); Executive Legal Secretary for Supervisor Aubrey Grossman, Esquire (1968-1974)
Career Achievements:
Award Winner in Elder Care; Working for her Mentor and Friend Barbara Schuh
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of her career is working with all different kinds of patients.
Charity:
Kidney Donor to Dr. L.B. Marshall, University of California, San Francisco (1997); Pro-Bono Caregiver, Phlebotomist, Lab Technician, Doctor's Assistant and Administrative Manager, Dr. L.B. Marshall Clinic (1976-2002)
Number Of Years In Profession:
33
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her honor, loyalty and devotion.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession as a result of the positive support she received from both her mother and her mentors in the medical profession.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Assisting Doctors and Seniors with Daily Needs including Feeding and Bathing, Dispensing Medication, Cleaning, Giving Wound Care, Shopping, Taking Seniors to the Symphony, Traveling
Education Certifications:
Certified Phlebotomist; Certified Medical Laboratory Technician
Awards/Honors:
California Association for Health Services at Home (2007); Caregiver of the Year Award, Companion Care (2006)