The Laurels of Worthington Staff
What differentiates one skilled nursing & rehabilitation center from another? The answer is... the people who work and reside there! The people set the tone, the atmosphere, and the expectations. At The Laurels of Worthington, we take great pride in ensuring that everyone feels like part of our family, and that they are treated as special "guests" in our home.
The Laurels of Worthington employs a team of highly qualified medical professionals, including a Medical Director, Registered Nurses, Restorative Care Nurses, a Wound Care Nurse, state tested Certified Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Speech Therapist. Our on-site Rehab, Dietary, Social Work, and Activities departments provide personalized and compassionate care to each guest. From the moment you walk through the front doors, the warmth and caring of the staff will begin to gain your trust and confidence, as they strive to exceed your expectations.
Unlike other facilities that use "contracted" staff members, each member of the team at The Laurels of Worthington is directly employed, not "contracted". Each Team Member takes great pride in portraying "The Laurel Way of Caring", as they strive for excellence in providing only the highest standard of care and services to every guest, and to every family member and visitor. Come on in! Visit a while! Let us show you our very best... let us show you The Laurel Way.
Kristine Provan, Administrator
Kristine Provan has served as the Administrator of The Laurels of Worthington since June 2007. Kristine has a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. She has worked in long term care for more than 12 years and has been an administrator since 2000. In addition to her Ohio Nursing Home Administrator's license she is also licensed in West Virginia. Kristine has been an active member of Rotary since 2001 and currently is a member of the Dublin-Worthington Rotary Club. Kristine resides in Gahanna, Ohio with her husband and two children.
Doreen Brammer, Director of Nursing
Doreen Brammer has been the Director of Nursing at The Laurels of Worthington since 2006. She has her BSN degree and has a total of 19 years in the Long term care/rehab field. Seven of those years she has served as a director.
Jenny Niziolek, Director of Marketing
Jenny Niziolek has been the Director of Marketing since 2005. Jenny has worked in long term care for 10 years and has a broad spectrum of experience in both admissions and marketing as well as served as a State Tested Nurses Aide for many years. Jenny has a passion for working with seniors and currently lives in Westerville with her daughter, Madison.
Cindy Smith, Rehabilitation Services Director
Cindy Smith has been the Rehabilitation Director at The Laurels of Worthington since the Fall of 2008. She has been certified by the Occupational therapy board for 35 years. Cindy has specialized in skilled care for 18 years and her previous experience was in acute care therapy for 15 years. Cindy also has a degree in Human Resources and has been with The Laurels of Worthington for four years.