Interim HealthCare Inc. Names 2024 Nurse of the Year
09 Mayo 2024 - 8:25AM
Business Wire
Jennifer Ragsdale, RN, of Hudson, Wisconsin
awarded for her embodiment of patient-centered care and commitment
to enriching lives through an individualized approach
Interim HealthCare Inc., the nation’s leading network of home
care, senior care, home health, hospice and medical staffing
services, announced Jennifer Ragsdale, RN, as its 2024 Nurse of the
Year. A registered nurse at Interim HealthCare of Hudson,
Wisconsin, Jennifer is awarded for setting a high standard of care
with her individualized approach and commitment to patients.
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Interim HealthCare's 2024 Nurse of the
Year recipient Jennifer Ragsdale (second from left), pictured with
Jeanne Byle, Aliza Deray, Paul Mastrapa, and Steven Alessandro.
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“Jennifer is a phenomenal person and an amazing nurse,” said
Steven Alessandro, owner of Interim HealthCare of Hudson,
Wisconsin. “She wholeheartedly believes that every person deserves
to have quality, loving care and doesn't give up on even the
hardest of cases. Jennifer finds a way to connect with individuals
on a personal level and truly embodies patient-centered care. In
particular, her deep love for the veterans in our community and
diligence in figuring out ways for us to help those with complex
needs is truly admirable.”
Jennifer’s career as a nurse spans 16 years, six of which have
been with Interim HealthCare of Hudson, where she’s displayed
integrity and ingenuity from the beginning. Her main goal as a
nurse is to build a trusting relationship with patients, becoming
an advocate to help them reach their full health potential.
Jennifer has mastered the start-of-care assessment with new
patients to make informed decisions on how to utilize services
efficiently, and she continues using this thorough and detailed
approach to create a lasting personalized experience for each
one.
A lifelong learner, Jennifer started with Interim HealthCare as
a licensed practical nurse, and in 2023 completed the program to
become a registered nurse. Outside of patient care, she works
tirelessly for Interim HealthCare as a whole and consistently
brainstorms new strategies to help the company optimize and enhance
how it delivers care. She also works closely with community
resources, such as Veterans Affairs benefits and services like
Meals on Wheels, to quickly and effectively connect patients who
may be struggling with medical costs.
“It’s a great honor to be named Interim HealthCare’s 2024 Nurse
of the Year,” said Jennifer Ragsdale. “I truly cherish working in
my community and alongside my colleagues to help our patients and
their families have a positive, holistic and personalized care
experience. To be able to connect with individuals and be a bright
spot in their day through my role as a nurse is incredibly
fulfilling.”
As part of National Nurses Week (May 6-12), Interim HealthCare
annually honors a nurse in its organization who exemplifies the
true heart of nursing and the company’s core values of integrity,
compassion, customer focus, innovation and responsibility. The
company evaluated nominations for exceptional nurses from Interim
HealthCare locations across the country to determine this year’s
winner.
For more information about a rewarding career in home
healthcare, please visit Interim HealthCare’s careers page:
https://careers.interimhealthcare.com/.
About Interim HealthCare Inc.
Founded in 1966 and First in Home Care®, Interim HealthCare Inc.
is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the
support of a national organization that develops innovative
programs and quality standards. The only major franchise brand in
its category to offer the full continuum of care, the company
strives to improve the delivery of home healthcare and staffing
services through 330 plus locations servicing the U.S. Ranked
number one for the sixth year in a row by Entrepreneur magazine,
franchisees employ nurses, therapists, aides, companions and other
healthcare professionals who provide 25 million hours of home care
to 190,000 people each year, as well as telehealth and care
coordination services, to meet a variety of home health, senior
care, hospice, palliative care, pediatric care and medical staffing
needs. For more information or to locate an Interim HealthCare
office, visit www.interimhealthcare.com.
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