Author Archives: Kim Lee
Meet Our Community Liaison, Michele!
Michele Blackmon brings 20 years of experience and a diverse background in Senior Care to Flourish in Place. Michele was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and moved to Winter Park, Florida, with her family in the 80’s. She graduated from the University of Florida with a B.S. degree in Journalism/minor in Social … Continue reading
Meet our Staffing Coordinator, Gloria Reid
Gloria has several years of experience as a home care coordinator for a large agency in Queens, NY, called Infiniti Home Care Agency. She has a delightful personality and possesses excellent interpersonal communication skills. Gloria is a U.S. Citizen who was born and raised in Uzbekistan, where she earned a Masters Degree in Nuclear Physics. In … Continue reading
Welcome, Shaina Lee, RN, Our Nurse Administrator
Shaina brings 12 years of nursing experience to the Flourish in Place family. She was born in New York and raised in Florida. Her career in nursing started as a licensed practical nurse, which is when she gained experience in skilled nursing facilities and an orthopedic rehab center. She later advanced her education, completing an associate of science degree at … Continue reading
Portia, Now a Certified Occupational Therapist!
Flourish in Place congratulates our caregiver, Portia Everett, for receiving her degree in Occupational Therapy from Keiser University. Portia has a BS in Early Childhood Education from Santa Fe College in Gainesville, FL. She is from Columbia County, FL, near Lake City. Portia has a passion for children and the elderly. She taught VPK with … Continue reading
Judith Nielsen, January Caregiver of the Month
Judith Nielsen, from the area of Cooperstown, NY, is Flourish in Place’s Caregiver of the Month. Congratulations, Judy! Judy spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, reaching the rank of E6 Technical Sergeant. Her last assignment was at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. After retiring from the service, Judy worked for … Continue reading