Major Product/SVS:
Assisted living; Nursing and rehabilitation services
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with her children; Gardening; Scrapbooking
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree, New Hampshire Technical Institute (1992)
Affiliations Awards:
Board of Directors, New Hampshire Association of Residential Care (2009); Education Committee, New Hampshire Health Care Association (2007); National Gerontological Nursing Association (2002)
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
11
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion for her profession, goal-oriented nature and her ability to stay current with the ever changing trends.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Wellman has developed two programs of which one is the New Hampshire Health and Human Services Resident Health Assessment Tool and the other is the Medication Nursing Assistant Program. Both the programs are approved by the New Hampshire State Board of Nursing. She is currently teaching the two programs.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managing operations of the assisted living facility
Education Certifications:
Board Certified Gerontological Nurse, American Nurses Association (1997); Pursuing Certified Mental Health Liaison Designation, Concentration in Gerontological Psychiatry, The Dementia Institute; Certified Dementia Care Instructor, Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter, Alzheimer's Association
Awards/Honors:
Employee of the Year Award, NH Association of Residential Care (2007); Nominee, Gerontological Nurse Manager of the Year Award, NH Health Care Association (2007); Recipient, Colonial Poplin/Poplin Way Award for Employee of the Year (2007)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Wellman hopes to continue as a director of clinical services.