Case Managers
Regions:Western–Central North Carolina
Central–Eastern North Carolina
Virginia
South Carolina
Telephonic Case Managers
Western–Central North Carolina
Tammy Dixon, RN, MSN, COHNCase Manager (Mount Airy, NC)
Susan Taylor, RN, MHS, CCM
Case Manager (Arden, NC)
David Steinbeck, MS, CRC, QRP
Case Manager (Winston-Salem, NC)
Barbara Pollock, MS, CRC, LPC, QRP
Senior Case Manager (Arden, NC)
Judy Robinson, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Charlotte/Hickory, NC)
Pam Blackburn, RN, BSN, CCM, CDMS
Case Manager (Stanley, NC)
Amanda Fox, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Lewisville, NC)
Becky Werts, MA, CVE
Senior Case Manager (Charlotte, NC)
Cindy Cook, RN, COHN
Case Manager (Fairview, NC)
Patricia B. Royster, RN, CDMS, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Lexington, NC)
Dana Sarti, BSN, RN, CRNI, CCM
Case Manager (Sylva, NC)
Tamara Hite, MA, CRC
Case Manager (Maiden, NC)
Cindy Whitaker, RN, BSN, CCM
Assistant Supervisor, Telephonic Case Management;
Case Manager (Advance, NC)
Pamela Taft, RN, BSN, ONC
Case Manager (Matthews, NC)
Jennifer Jones, BS
Job Developer/Case Manager (Tryon, NC)
Carol Royston, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Gastonia, NC)
Sue Gelarden, CRC, CDMS, CCM, CLCP, LPC
Case Manager (Kannapolis, NC)
Brandy Costner, BS, RN
Case Manager (Lawndale, NC)
Nikki Braswell, RN
Case Manager (Gastonia, NC)
Lynne R. Swing, M. Ed., CRC
Case Manager (Mooresville, NC)
Stasia Hann, RN, BSN, CCM
Senior Case Manager, Bilingual (Charlotte, NC/Fort Mill, SC)
Beverly Orrell, RN, COHN
Medical Case Manager (Winston-Salem, NC)
Tammy Dixon, RN, MSN, COHN
Case Manager
(Mount Airy, NC)
Most of Tammy’s experience has been in Occupational Health. She worked for a textile/manufacturing company for 16 years as the Occupational Health Nurse Manager/Safety Manager before her employment with CCM. Her areas of expertise include injury/illness prevention; workers’ compensation claims management; and health promotion programs. I have been with CCM since 2007 and is currently pursuing her certification in occupational health nursing. She received my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2004 from Winston-Salem State University and my Masters of Science in Nursing with concentration in Healthcare Leadership/Management in 2007 from Duke University.
Case Manager
(Mount Airy, NC)
Most of Tammy’s experience has been in Occupational Health. She worked for a textile/manufacturing company for 16 years as the Occupational Health Nurse Manager/Safety Manager before her employment with CCM. Her areas of expertise include injury/illness prevention; workers’ compensation claims management; and health promotion programs. I have been with CCM since 2007 and is currently pursuing her certification in occupational health nursing. She received my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2004 from Winston-Salem State University and my Masters of Science in Nursing with concentration in Healthcare Leadership/Management in 2007 from Duke University.
Carolyn Powell, RN, COHN-S
Case Manager
(Siler City and Cedar Point, NC)
Carolyn graduated from nursing school in 1982. She has experience in occupational health nursing, home health nursing, and workers' compensation case management. She received her COHN-S (Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist) in 1995. In 2000, she joined the Carolina Case Management family. She is a workers' compensation case manager and works with Evercare which is a part of Eldercare. She is a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.
Case Manager
(Siler City and Cedar Point, NC)
Carolyn graduated from nursing school in 1982. She has experience in occupational health nursing, home health nursing, and workers' compensation case management. She received her COHN-S (Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist) in 1995. In 2000, she joined the Carolina Case Management family. She is a workers' compensation case manager and works with Evercare which is a part of Eldercare. She is a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses.
David Steinbeck, MS, CRC, QRP
Case Manager
(Winston-Salem, NC)
David received his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He has also obtained his national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). David has over 20 years of experience in medical and vocational case management. He is a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. David is also a member of the North Carolina Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Advisory Committee.
Case Manager
(Winston-Salem, NC)
David received his Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He has also obtained his national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). David has over 20 years of experience in medical and vocational case management. He is a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. David is also a member of the North Carolina Industrial Commission Rehabilitation Advisory Committee.
Kim Weisenberger, MS, CRC
Case Manager
(Greenville, NC)
Kim received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling from East Carolina University. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with several years of experience in these areas as well as with job placement/careers and counseling. Kim worked providing vocational and medical case management services to injured workers from 2001-2003, including vocational evaluation, transferable skills analysis, job analysis, job placement and labor market surveys which result in return to work for the injured worker. Prior to coming to work for Carolina Case Management, she has assisted individuals with all disabilities in their efforts to return to work in both the private and public sector. Kim is a member of the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association and Past President of the North Carolina Rehabilitation Counseling Association.
Case Manager
(Greenville, NC)
Kim received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Clinical Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling from East Carolina University. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with several years of experience in these areas as well as with job placement/careers and counseling. Kim worked providing vocational and medical case management services to injured workers from 2001-2003, including vocational evaluation, transferable skills analysis, job analysis, job placement and labor market surveys which result in return to work for the injured worker. Prior to coming to work for Carolina Case Management, she has assisted individuals with all disabilities in their efforts to return to work in both the private and public sector. Kim is a member of the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association and Past President of the North Carolina Rehabilitation Counseling Association.
Barbara Pollock, MS, CRC, LPC, QRP
Senior Case Manager
(Arden, NC)
Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, majoring in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991. She has worked in the private sector since 1991 specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Barbara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) in Virginia. She works primarily in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, but can also cover eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In addition to providing vocational rehabilitation services, she markets vocational assessment and vocational services to divorce attorneys. Barbara is also an expert in vocational testimony. She is also active in the NC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Senior Case Manager
(Arden, NC)
Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, majoring in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991. She has worked in the private sector since 1991 specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Barbara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) in Virginia. She works primarily in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, but can also cover eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In addition to providing vocational rehabilitation services, she markets vocational assessment and vocational services to divorce attorneys. Barbara is also an expert in vocational testimony. She is also active in the NC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Judy Robinson, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Charlotte/Hickory, NC)
Judy earned her nursing degree after working a number of years in brokerage sales in life and health insurance. She is licensed to practice nursing in North Carolina and South Carolina. Before entering workers’ compensation case management in 1997, Judy’s clinical experience included acute rehabilitation, specializing in orthopedic and head injuries, home health, discharge planning and adult psychiatry. She is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Senior Case Manager
(Charlotte/Hickory, NC)
Judy earned her nursing degree after working a number of years in brokerage sales in life and health insurance. She is licensed to practice nursing in North Carolina and South Carolina. Before entering workers’ compensation case management in 1997, Judy’s clinical experience included acute rehabilitation, specializing in orthopedic and head injuries, home health, discharge planning and adult psychiatry. She is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Amanda Fox, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Lewisville, NC)
Amanda received her degree as a registered nurse from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC and has fourteen years of nursing experience. She has been employed for over 5 years in the field of rehabilitation case management for workers’ compensation claims. Other nursing experience includes medical-surgical hospital nursing and extensive home care knowledge including the position as Director of Clinical Services. Amanda is a licensed RN in NC and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Case Manager
(Lewisville, NC)
Amanda received her degree as a registered nurse from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC and has fourteen years of nursing experience. She has been employed for over 5 years in the field of rehabilitation case management for workers’ compensation claims. Other nursing experience includes medical-surgical hospital nursing and extensive home care knowledge including the position as Director of Clinical Services. Amanda is a licensed RN in NC and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Becky Werts, MA, CVE
Senior Case Manager
(Charlotte, NC)
Becky is a Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE) and has been employed in the rehabilitation field since 1983. She received her Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor’s in Education from Western Carolina University. Prior to working in private rehabilitation, she worked for eleven years in state funded agencies and Goodwill Industries providing work adjustment, vocational evaluation and program management services. Since 1994 she has worked in the private sector as a vocational specialist providing evaluation, job analysis, occupational exploration, labor market surveys and general return-to-work services. Becky completed a five course program in case management for the Elderly in 2004 and has been working part-time as an Elder Care Manager, assisting the families in determining needs and locating services. Becky lives in Matthews, NC and serves Charlotte and the surrounding area.
Senior Case Manager
(Charlotte, NC)
Becky is a Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialist (CVE) and has been employed in the rehabilitation field since 1983. She received her Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from Appalachian State University and a Bachelor’s in Education from Western Carolina University. Prior to working in private rehabilitation, she worked for eleven years in state funded agencies and Goodwill Industries providing work adjustment, vocational evaluation and program management services. Since 1994 she has worked in the private sector as a vocational specialist providing evaluation, job analysis, occupational exploration, labor market surveys and general return-to-work services. Becky completed a five course program in case management for the Elderly in 2004 and has been working part-time as an Elder Care Manager, assisting the families in determining needs and locating services. Becky lives in Matthews, NC and serves Charlotte and the surrounding area.
Cindy Cook, RN, COHN
Case Manager
(Fairview, NC)
Cindy received her nursing degree from Caldwell Community College in Hudson, NC. She worked as the Nursing Director for Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc. for nine years and with Blue Ridge Bone & Joint as the Clinical Director for the two years. Cindy obtained her COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) designation in 1997. Cindy is a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). Areas of expertise include acute care, OSHA standards, orthopedic and correctional health care.
Case Manager
(Fairview, NC)
Cindy received her nursing degree from Caldwell Community College in Hudson, NC. She worked as the Nursing Director for Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc. for nine years and with Blue Ridge Bone & Joint as the Clinical Director for the two years. Cindy obtained her COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) designation in 1997. Cindy is a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). Areas of expertise include acute care, OSHA standards, orthopedic and correctional health care.
Patricia B. Royster, RN, CDMS, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Lexington, NC)
Tricia received her RN degree from North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Winston-Salem, NC. She brings to us a variety of nursing experience, primarily in orthopedics, neurosurgery, home health and chronic pain management. For the past twenty-two years, she has practiced medical case management in both insurance and clinical setting with a strong focus on management of workers’ compensation cases. Tricia is past president of the Triad Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) and current Vice President. She is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Senior Case Manager
(Lexington, NC)
Tricia received her RN degree from North Carolina Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Winston-Salem, NC. She brings to us a variety of nursing experience, primarily in orthopedics, neurosurgery, home health and chronic pain management. For the past twenty-two years, she has practiced medical case management in both insurance and clinical setting with a strong focus on management of workers’ compensation cases. Tricia is past president of the Triad Chapter of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) and current Vice President. She is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Dana Sarti, BSN, RN, CRNI, CCM
Case Manager
(Sylva, NC)
Dana received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. She is a licensed registered nurse in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Dana’s nursing experience includes eighteen years of home health care management with a specialty in Home Infusion Therapy. Dana is certified as a Medical Case Manager since 2002 (CCM) and has experience with severe orthopedic and catastrophic injuries. Dana has additional certification as a Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy (CRNI), which includes certification for chemotherapy administration. Dana’s clinical nursing experience includes, home health with orthopedics and rehabilitation services, oncology, cardiology, Infectious disease treatment including AIDS/HIV care and education. Dana has been a member of the National Infusion Nurses Society and Oncology Nurses Society for ten years. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) in the Asheville, NC area. She lives in Sylva, North Carolina with her husband and two sons.
Case Manager
(Sylva, NC)
Dana received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. She is a licensed registered nurse in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Dana’s nursing experience includes eighteen years of home health care management with a specialty in Home Infusion Therapy. Dana is certified as a Medical Case Manager since 2002 (CCM) and has experience with severe orthopedic and catastrophic injuries. Dana has additional certification as a Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy (CRNI), which includes certification for chemotherapy administration. Dana’s clinical nursing experience includes, home health with orthopedics and rehabilitation services, oncology, cardiology, Infectious disease treatment including AIDS/HIV care and education. Dana has been a member of the National Infusion Nurses Society and Oncology Nurses Society for ten years. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) in the Asheville, NC area. She lives in Sylva, North Carolina with her husband and two sons.
Tamara Hite, MA, CRC
Case Manager
(Maiden, NC)
Tamara earned her Master’s Degree in counseling from Appalachian State University in 1980. She has thirteen years of vocational case management experience in the private sector. Additional experience includes fourteen years in Human Resource Management and Technical Recruiting. Tamara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Case Manager
(Maiden, NC)
Tamara earned her Master’s Degree in counseling from Appalachian State University in 1980. She has thirteen years of vocational case management experience in the private sector. Additional experience includes fourteen years in Human Resource Management and Technical Recruiting. Tamara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Pamela Taft, RN, BSN, ONC
Case Manager
(Matthews, NC)
Pamela received her Nursing degree from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC in 1997. She received her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Winston Salem State University and has her certification in Orthopedic Nursing. She brings to us a variety of nursing experience, primarily in orthopedics, medical/surgical nursing, and family practice. She has been highly involved in educating patients, families, and all members of the healthcare delivery team. She has been employed at Carolina Case Management since 2004 and is committed to providing and coordinating quality care for all individuals.
Case Manager
(Matthews, NC)
Pamela received her Nursing degree from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC in 1997. She received her Bachelor’s in Nursing from Winston Salem State University and has her certification in Orthopedic Nursing. She brings to us a variety of nursing experience, primarily in orthopedics, medical/surgical nursing, and family practice. She has been highly involved in educating patients, families, and all members of the healthcare delivery team. She has been employed at Carolina Case Management since 2004 and is committed to providing and coordinating quality care for all individuals.
Jennifer Jones, BS
Job Developer/Case Manager
(Tryon, NC)
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Appalachian State University in 1996. She was a classroom teacher for three years and then decided to pursue the insurance industry. She currently holds North Carolina insurance licenses in property/liability, life/health, and long term care. Jennifer started working in the vocational rehabilitation field in 2002 and specializes in job development and consulting. She has started doing some case management work and is working towards her CDMS certification.
Job Developer/Case Manager
(Tryon, NC)
Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Appalachian State University in 1996. She was a classroom teacher for three years and then decided to pursue the insurance industry. She currently holds North Carolina insurance licenses in property/liability, life/health, and long term care. Jennifer started working in the vocational rehabilitation field in 2002 and specializes in job development and consulting. She has started doing some case management work and is working towards her CDMS certification.
Carol Royston, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Gastonia, NC)
Carol obtained her nursing degree in 1976 and has extensive experience in Occupational Health Nursing including managed care and workers’ compensation case management. She has worked closely with OSHA and has experience with ergonomic and early return to work programs. Carol provides proactive case management for workers’ compensation, liability, accident and health and catastrophic cases.
Senior Case Manager
(Gastonia, NC)
Carol obtained her nursing degree in 1976 and has extensive experience in Occupational Health Nursing including managed care and workers’ compensation case management. She has worked closely with OSHA and has experience with ergonomic and early return to work programs. Carol provides proactive case management for workers’ compensation, liability, accident and health and catastrophic cases.
Sue Gelarden, CRC, CDMS, CCM, CLCP, LPC
Case Manager
(Kannapolis, NC)
Sue received a Master of Arts in Education degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and has more than 20 years experience providing medical and vocational case management. Sue is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), a Certified Life Care Planner (CLPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She specializes in writing Life Care Plans and Medicare Set Asides.
Case Manager
(Kannapolis, NC)
Sue received a Master of Arts in Education degree from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC. She is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and has more than 20 years experience providing medical and vocational case management. Sue is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS), a Certified Life Care Planner (CLPC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She specializes in writing Life Care Plans and Medicare Set Asides.
Brandy Costner, BS, RN
Case Manager
(Lawndale, NC)
Brandy obtained her Associates degree in nursing and arts from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC. She also has a BS degree in Health Care Management in 2005 from Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC. She has nursing experience in family practice, medical-surgical and geriatric nursing. Brandy is committed to providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients. Brandy can provide services in and around Hickory, Shelby, Lincolnton, Asheville, Statesville, Morganton and Charlotte, NC.
Case Manager
(Lawndale, NC)
Brandy obtained her Associates degree in nursing and arts from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC. She also has a BS degree in Health Care Management in 2005 from Pfeiffer University in Charlotte, NC. She has nursing experience in family practice, medical-surgical and geriatric nursing. Brandy is committed to providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients. Brandy can provide services in and around Hickory, Shelby, Lincolnton, Asheville, Statesville, Morganton and Charlotte, NC.
Nikki Braswell, RN
Case Manager
(Gastonia, NC)
Nikki obtained her nursing degree from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC in 1995. She has worked in family practice as well as public health. She has extensive Occupational Health Nursing experience including Workers Compensation and return to work programs. She is committed to providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients.
Case Manager
(Gastonia, NC)
Nikki obtained her nursing degree from Gardner Webb University in Boiling Springs, NC in 1995. She has worked in family practice as well as public health. She has extensive Occupational Health Nursing experience including Workers Compensation and return to work programs. She is committed to providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients.
Lynne R. Swing, M. Ed., CRC
Case Manager
(Mooresville, NC)
Lynne earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Clemson University and a Master of Education Degree from the University of South Carolina in 1989. While with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, she served as a Rehabilitation Counselor and supervised a supported employment program. During her seventeen years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor in the private and public sectors, Lynne has provided medical and vocational rehabilitation services to a wide variety of physically and emotionally disabled clients.
Case Manager
(Mooresville, NC)
Lynne earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Clemson University and a Master of Education Degree from the University of South Carolina in 1989. While with the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, she served as a Rehabilitation Counselor and supervised a supported employment program. During her seventeen years of experience as a rehabilitation counselor in the private and public sectors, Lynne has provided medical and vocational rehabilitation services to a wide variety of physically and emotionally disabled clients.
Stasia Hann, RN, BSN, CCM
Senior Case Manager, Bilingual
(Charlotte, NC/Fort Mill, SC)
Stasia earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida International University. She has five years of work experience in Critical Care and Home Health Nursing and four years experience as a Nursing Supervisor in Home Health. Stasia has been providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients since 1998. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM). Stasia also speaks Spanish fluently.
Senior Case Manager, Bilingual
(Charlotte, NC/Fort Mill, SC)
Stasia earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida International University. She has five years of work experience in Critical Care and Home Health Nursing and four years experience as a Nursing Supervisor in Home Health. Stasia has been providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients since 1998. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM). Stasia also speaks Spanish fluently.
Beverly Orrell, RN, COHN
Medical Case Manager
(Winston-Salem, NC)
Beverly earned her nursing degree from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC. Her nursing experience includes medical-surgical, college health, and 13 years in occupational health. Beverly’s case management experience is in workers’ compensation. She is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Occupational Health Nurses (NCAOHN) and is also a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). Beverly is a Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) and is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina.
Medical Case Manager
(Winston-Salem, NC)
Beverly earned her nursing degree from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC. Her nursing experience includes medical-surgical, college health, and 13 years in occupational health. Beverly’s case management experience is in workers’ compensation. She is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Occupational Health Nurses (NCAOHN) and is also a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). Beverly is a Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) and is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in North Carolina.
Central–Eastern North Carolina
Jacqueline Jessie, BA, CDMSSenior Case Manager;
Job Seeking Skills Instructor (Hope Mills, NC)
Daryl Howett, RN, BSN, CCM
Case Manager (LaGrange, NC)
Jennifer Colvard, BSN, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Patti Terrill, BSN, RN, MPH, COHN-S
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Paula Howard, MSN, RN, CCM, CLCP
Senior Case Manager; Senior MSA Specialist (Raleigh, NC)
Margaret Costello, RN, COHN-S, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Wilmington, NC)
Tammy Freeman Coates, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Judy Meyer, BSN, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Shelley Jones, MS, CRC
Senior Case Manager (Greensboro, NC)
Teri Tollefson, BA, CDMS, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Wilmington, NC)
Kimberly F. Deal, MS, CRC
Senior Case Manager (Wilson, NC)
Patti Stubbs, RN, COHN
Case Manager (Winterville, NC)
Lisa Parker, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Sandy Frost, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Greensboro, NC)
Allison Parker, M.Ed., CRC
Supervisor (Raleigh, NC)
Caron Cross, BSN, RN, COHN-S
Case Manager (New Hill, NC)
Susan Byers, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Fayetteville, NC)
Sue Brewer, RN, MSN, CCM
Case Manager (Cary, NC)
Rachel Boling, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Southport, NC)
Carol Harris, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Pam Harris, MA, CRC, LPC, CCM
Sr. Disability Analyst & Diplomate,
Senior Case Manager (Wake Forest, NC)
Leslie Van Staalduinen, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Pantego, NC)
Linda Salzman, M.Ed., CRC
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Marlene Gay, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Zoe Dyer, RN, CCM, CCS
Case Manager (N. Topsail Beach, NC)
Donna Jernigan, RN, BSN, CRRN, CAN-BC
Case Manager (Sanford, NC)
Lee Landreth, RN, MPH, COHN-S
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Scott Perry, BS, CDMS
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Karen Lurie, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Kitty Hawk, NC)
Pamela Teachey, RN, CCM, CLCP
Case Manager (Dudley, NC)
John Watts, M.Ed., CDMS, CRP
Case Manager (Manteo, NC)
Carolyn Powell, RN, COHN-S
Case Manager (Siler City and Cedar Point, NC)
Kim Weisenberger, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Greenville, NC)
Karen Barwick, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Four Oaks, NC)
Melissa Stewart, MS, CRC, QRP, LPC
Case Manager (Cary, NC)
Jacqueline Jessie, BA, CDMS
Senior Case Manager; Job Seeking Skills Instructor
(Hope Mills, NC)
Jackie earned a BA from Mercy College in Detroit in 1983 and then worked with the rehabilitation of convicted felons sentenced by the Cumberland County Superior Courts. She developed an interest in vocational rehabilitation for people with various disabilities and became employed by the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Fayetteville as a Correctional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. While employed by North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NCDVR), she was promoted to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II General and Physical Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Following 4 years of employment with NCDVR, Jackie has worked for 13 years in the private sector providing vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers. Jackie is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). She is also the JSS specialist for CCM.
Senior Case Manager; Job Seeking Skills Instructor
(Hope Mills, NC)
Jackie earned a BA from Mercy College in Detroit in 1983 and then worked with the rehabilitation of convicted felons sentenced by the Cumberland County Superior Courts. She developed an interest in vocational rehabilitation for people with various disabilities and became employed by the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation in Fayetteville as a Correctional Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. While employed by North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (NCDVR), she was promoted to Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II General and Physical Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. Following 4 years of employment with NCDVR, Jackie has worked for 13 years in the private sector providing vocational rehabilitation services for injured workers. Jackie is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). She is also the JSS specialist for CCM.
Daryl Howett, RN, BSN, CCM
Case Manager
(LaGrange, NC)
Daryl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1986. Past nursing experience includes surgical intensive care, oncology, labor and delivery, home health care administration and case management with Workers’ Compensation and managed care insurance. She has been a certified case manager since 2001.
Case Manager
(LaGrange, NC)
Daryl earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1986. Past nursing experience includes surgical intensive care, oncology, labor and delivery, home health care administration and case management with Workers’ Compensation and managed care insurance. She has been a certified case manager since 2001.
Patti Terrill, BSN, RN, MPH, COHN-S
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Patti received her undergraduate and Master’s degree in Public Health/Occupational Health Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. She is a NC Nurse Scholars Scholarship recipient and attained the Sigma Theta Tau Invitational. Since then Patti has worked with numerous companies in both disability management and occupational health as a senior occupational health nurse consultant. Employed with Carolina Case Management since 2000 Patti enjoys challenging situations by striving for excellence. She uses both her experiences and knowledge to attain optimal outcomes for all parties including recovery and return to work.
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Patti received her undergraduate and Master’s degree in Public Health/Occupational Health Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994. She is a NC Nurse Scholars Scholarship recipient and attained the Sigma Theta Tau Invitational. Since then Patti has worked with numerous companies in both disability management and occupational health as a senior occupational health nurse consultant. Employed with Carolina Case Management since 2000 Patti enjoys challenging situations by striving for excellence. She uses both her experiences and knowledge to attain optimal outcomes for all parties including recovery and return to work.
Paula Howard, MSN, RN, CCM, CLCP
Senior Case Manager; Senior MSA Specialist
(Raleigh, NC)
Paula earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her nursing experience includes public health, medical and surgical intensive care, and home healthcare. Her case management experience is also with workers’ compensation and managed care insurance. She is a certified Case Manager (CCM) and a certified Life Care Planner (LCP) and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Paula is also CCM’s Senior Medicare Set Aside Agreements (MSA) Specialist.
Senior Case Manager; Senior MSA Specialist
(Raleigh, NC)
Paula earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Niagara University, Niagara Falls, New York and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her nursing experience includes public health, medical and surgical intensive care, and home healthcare. Her case management experience is also with workers’ compensation and managed care insurance. She is a certified Case Manager (CCM) and a certified Life Care Planner (LCP) and a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Paula is also CCM’s Senior Medicare Set Aside Agreements (MSA) Specialist.
Margaret Costello, RN, COHN-S, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Wilmington, NC)
Margaret received her nursing degree from the Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing in 1977 and St. John’s University in 1983. She has been providing case management services for workers’ compensation claims since 1990. She has worked in Occupational Health since 1989 providing these services to both private industry and various municipalities. She also has experience in emergency nursing as well as providing case management services to the New York City Police Department-Health Services Division.
Senior Case Manager
(Wilmington, NC)
Margaret received her nursing degree from the Catholic Medical Center School of Nursing in 1977 and St. John’s University in 1983. She has been providing case management services for workers’ compensation claims since 1990. She has worked in Occupational Health since 1989 providing these services to both private industry and various municipalities. She also has experience in emergency nursing as well as providing case management services to the New York City Police Department-Health Services Division.
Tammy Freeman Coates, MS, CRC
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Tammy has been providing case management services in the private sector since 1993. She earned a BA degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tammy has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 1992. She has provided case management services in numerous jurisdictions such as North Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland, both as a field case manager as well as a supervisor. Tammy is experienced in vocational evaluations, job analyses, labor market surveys, and vocational counseling. She has obtained additional training in the areas of ergonomic assessments, critical incident stress debriefing, and elder care. Tammy’s extensive training and work experience allows her to work well with various populations. She is a member of the IARP and the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Tammy has been providing case management services in the private sector since 1993. She earned a BA degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, both from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tammy has been a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor since 1992. She has provided case management services in numerous jurisdictions such as North Carolina, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland, both as a field case manager as well as a supervisor. Tammy is experienced in vocational evaluations, job analyses, labor market surveys, and vocational counseling. She has obtained additional training in the areas of ergonomic assessments, critical incident stress debriefing, and elder care. Tammy’s extensive training and work experience allows her to work well with various populations. She is a member of the IARP and the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Judy Meyer, BSN, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Judy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since 1998, she has been providing pro-active medical case management for workers’ compensation clients. She has also assisted property and liability adjusters as well as workers’ compensation adjusters to facilitate quality, cost effective care and greater utilization of medical services. Prior to working as a medical case manager, Judy was employed as a primary nurse at Wake Med Rehab working with the neurodiagnostic, multi-trauma and orthopedic client population in the inpatient rehab setting. Ms. Meyer is member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Senior Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Judy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since 1998, she has been providing pro-active medical case management for workers’ compensation clients. She has also assisted property and liability adjusters as well as workers’ compensation adjusters to facilitate quality, cost effective care and greater utilization of medical services. Prior to working as a medical case manager, Judy was employed as a primary nurse at Wake Med Rehab working with the neurodiagnostic, multi-trauma and orthopedic client population in the inpatient rehab setting. Ms. Meyer is member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Shelley Jones, MS, CRC
Senior Case Manager
(Greensboro, NC)
Shelley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee in 1990 and a Masters of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University in 1992. She is currently a labor market specialist and a senior case manager. She has been working since 1992 providing vocational rehabilitation services both in the private and public sectors. While working in western North Carolina, Shelley received training and significant experience in expediting the return to work efforts of a wide variety of disability populations. She is currently a Quality Assurance Coordinator and plans and presents in-house training seminars for Carolina Case Management. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Senior Case Manager
(Greensboro, NC)
Shelley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Tennessee in 1990 and a Masters of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Georgia State University in 1992. She is currently a labor market specialist and a senior case manager. She has been working since 1992 providing vocational rehabilitation services both in the private and public sectors. While working in western North Carolina, Shelley received training and significant experience in expediting the return to work efforts of a wide variety of disability populations. She is currently a Quality Assurance Coordinator and plans and presents in-house training seminars for Carolina Case Management. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC).
Teri Tollefson, BA, CDMS, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Wilmington, NC)
Teri is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a Certified Case Manager (CCM) with a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University. She has 17 years of experience as a case manager, providing both medical and vocational case management services for workers’ compensation, veteran’s programs, long-term disability, and auto liability. While working for private rehab in Florida, she developed an intensive job seeking skills program and assisted in managing a satellite office. Prior to this, she was an employment counselor with Job Services and JTPA, receiving extensive training in vocational testing and working with individuals with all types of barriers to employment. Teri is a member of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) and International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Senior Case Manager
(Wilmington, NC)
Teri is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a Certified Case Manager (CCM) with a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University. She has 17 years of experience as a case manager, providing both medical and vocational case management services for workers’ compensation, veteran’s programs, long-term disability, and auto liability. While working for private rehab in Florida, she developed an intensive job seeking skills program and assisted in managing a satellite office. Prior to this, she was an employment counselor with Job Services and JTPA, receiving extensive training in vocational testing and working with individuals with all types of barriers to employment. Teri is a member of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) and International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Kimberly F. Deal, MS, CRC
Senior Case Manager
(Wilson, NC)
Kim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Kim’s career experience includes Vocational Counseling with the North Carolina Division of Rehabilitation Services in Wilson, NC. In addition to being a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), she has knowledge and practice of job development, placement and case management skills. Additional professional affiliations include membership in the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA) and International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Kim currently serves as Treasure for NRCA.
Senior Case Manager
(Wilson, NC)
Kim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Kim’s career experience includes Vocational Counseling with the North Carolina Division of Rehabilitation Services in Wilson, NC. In addition to being a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), she has knowledge and practice of job development, placement and case management skills. Additional professional affiliations include membership in the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association (NRCA) and International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Kim currently serves as Treasure for NRCA.
Patti Stubbs, RN, COHN
Case Manager
(Winterville, NC)
Patti Stubbs is a Registered Nurse and Certified Occupational Health Nurse. Patti's past experience includes occupational health nursing providing one site treatment to injured employee's and pro active case management to facilitate early return to work. Patti has also worked as an Instructor at Pitt Community College in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, home health. Geriatrics, student health and as a staff nurse at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Patti is a well known speaker for Carolina Case Management and is approved to provide continuing education seminars to the private sector of rehabilitation.
Case Manager
(Winterville, NC)
Patti Stubbs is a Registered Nurse and Certified Occupational Health Nurse. Patti's past experience includes occupational health nursing providing one site treatment to injured employee's and pro active case management to facilitate early return to work. Patti has also worked as an Instructor at Pitt Community College in the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, home health. Geriatrics, student health and as a staff nurse at Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Patti is a well known speaker for Carolina Case Management and is approved to provide continuing education seminars to the private sector of rehabilitation.
Lisa Parker, MS, CRC
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Lisa earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State University. She obtained her Master’s Degree from East Carolina University double majoring in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation while working full-time for the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. She has 17 years experience in both vocational counseling and vocational evaluation. In addition to being a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, she has knowledge and practice in the areas of vocational evaluation, on-site evaluation, job development and job placement. Her professional affiliations include The National Rehabilitation Association (Division of Vocational Evaluators and Work Adjustment Association) and The International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. She is also active in her local chapter of The National Rehabilitation Association.
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Lisa earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Appalachian State University. She obtained her Master’s Degree from East Carolina University double majoring in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation while working full-time for the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. She has 17 years experience in both vocational counseling and vocational evaluation. In addition to being a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, she has knowledge and practice in the areas of vocational evaluation, on-site evaluation, job development and job placement. Her professional affiliations include The National Rehabilitation Association (Division of Vocational Evaluators and Work Adjustment Association) and The International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals. She is also active in her local chapter of The National Rehabilitation Association.
Sandy Frost, MS, CRC
Case Manager
(Greensboro, NC)
Sandy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with a minor in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation from East Carolina University. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with many years of experience in these areas as well as with job placement/careers and counseling. Since 1990, she has been providing vocational and medical case management services to injured workers, which includes vocational evaluation, transferable skills analysis, job analysis, job placement and labor market surveys which result in return to work for the injured worker. Sandy has also provided employability assessments for individuals seeking long-term disability or contesting being fired based on the American Disability Act. Sandy is a member of the IARP and the Triad Chapter of North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Case Manager
(Greensboro, NC)
Sandy received a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with a minor in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation from East Carolina University. She is also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with many years of experience in these areas as well as with job placement/careers and counseling. Since 1990, she has been providing vocational and medical case management services to injured workers, which includes vocational evaluation, transferable skills analysis, job analysis, job placement and labor market surveys which result in return to work for the injured worker. Sandy has also provided employability assessments for individuals seeking long-term disability or contesting being fired based on the American Disability Act. Sandy is a member of the IARP and the Triad Chapter of North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Allison Parker, M.Ed., CRC
Supervisor
(Raleigh, NC)
Allison graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She worked for 5 years as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Dunn, NC. While employed with NCDVR, she decided to return to school to obtain her Master’s degree. She graduated from Campbell University with a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling. She obtained her Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation in October 1995. She has been employed in the rehabilitation field since 1989 and in private rehabilitation since 1995. She is experienced in the areas of vocational evaluation, job placement, case management, job site evaluation, job seeking skills training, job coaching, critical incident stress debriefing, long term disability, job analyses and vocational counseling. Allison is a member of IARP, the Triangle Chapter of North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) and a board member of the Educational Planning Committee.
Supervisor
(Raleigh, NC)
Allison graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She worked for 5 years as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Dunn, NC. While employed with NCDVR, she decided to return to school to obtain her Master’s degree. She graduated from Campbell University with a Master of Education degree in Guidance and Counseling. She obtained her Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation in October 1995. She has been employed in the rehabilitation field since 1989 and in private rehabilitation since 1995. She is experienced in the areas of vocational evaluation, job placement, case management, job site evaluation, job seeking skills training, job coaching, critical incident stress debriefing, long term disability, job analyses and vocational counseling. Allison is a member of IARP, the Triangle Chapter of North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) and a board member of the Educational Planning Committee.
Caron Cross, BSN, RN, COHN-S
Case Manager
(New Hill, NC)
Caron obtained her nursing degree in 1998 and her BSN in 2003 from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has a variety of experience including general and orthopedic surgery and occupational health. Caron has 4 years of medical case management and is credentialed as a Certified Occupational Health Nurse- Specialist (COHN-S).
Case Manager
(New Hill, NC)
Caron obtained her nursing degree in 1998 and her BSN in 2003 from UNC-Chapel Hill. She has a variety of experience including general and orthopedic surgery and occupational health. Caron has 4 years of medical case management and is credentialed as a Certified Occupational Health Nurse- Specialist (COHN-S).
Susan Byers, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Fayetteville, NC)
Susan is a 1974 graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC. She has experience in long term care, home health and Case Management. She worked in long term care as a staff nurse and Director of Nursing. In home health she held positions as a Home Health Nurse, Manager of a Private Duty program and Director of Nursing of a Home Care Agency. Private case management experience is primarily in the workers’ compensation arena. Susan has lived in Fayetteville, NC since 1988 and is a certified case manager.
Case Manager
(Fayetteville, NC)
Susan is a 1974 graduate of Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC. She has experience in long term care, home health and Case Management. She worked in long term care as a staff nurse and Director of Nursing. In home health she held positions as a Home Health Nurse, Manager of a Private Duty program and Director of Nursing of a Home Care Agency. Private case management experience is primarily in the workers’ compensation arena. Susan has lived in Fayetteville, NC since 1988 and is a certified case manager.
Sue Brewer, RN, MSN, CCM
Case Manager
(Cary, NC)
Sue graduated from the University of Iowa with her BSN in 1987. She graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with her MSN in 1991. She has 5 years of hospital experience, 7 years of Home Health experience and 8 years of Rehabilitation experience. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Case Managers (ACCM).
Case Manager
(Cary, NC)
Sue graduated from the University of Iowa with her BSN in 1987. She graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with her MSN in 1991. She has 5 years of hospital experience, 7 years of Home Health experience and 8 years of Rehabilitation experience. She is a member of the Academy of Certified Case Managers (ACCM).
Rachel Boling, MS, CRC
Case Manager
(Southport, NC)
Rachel has twelve years of experience in case management. She earned a BA degree in Social Work from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from ECU. Rachel holds the title of CRC and has provided expert testimony for workers’ compensation cases and ADA cases. Rachel has worked for various customers such as VA, WC carriers, LTD carriers and both plaintiff and defense attorneys. A counseling background enables Rachel to effectively work with those who have endured trauma, have psychological issues and/or substance abuse problems. Rachel has undergone training in geriatric care management and is a member of the North Carolina Rehabilitation Counseling Association.
Case Manager
(Southport, NC)
Rachel has twelve years of experience in case management. She earned a BA degree in Social Work from East Carolina University and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from ECU. Rachel holds the title of CRC and has provided expert testimony for workers’ compensation cases and ADA cases. Rachel has worked for various customers such as VA, WC carriers, LTD carriers and both plaintiff and defense attorneys. A counseling background enables Rachel to effectively work with those who have endured trauma, have psychological issues and/or substance abuse problems. Rachel has undergone training in geriatric care management and is a member of the North Carolina Rehabilitation Counseling Association.
Carol Harris, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Carol received her nursing degree in 1990. She has a variety of experience including eleven years in rehab nursing at WakeMed Acute Rehab Hospital, rehab coordinator for a sub-acute therapy company, as well as experience in medical case management for workers’ compensation clients since March 1998. In addition, Carol has previously served as a board member of the NC Association of Rehab Nurses.
Senior Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Carol received her nursing degree in 1990. She has a variety of experience including eleven years in rehab nursing at WakeMed Acute Rehab Hospital, rehab coordinator for a sub-acute therapy company, as well as experience in medical case management for workers’ compensation clients since March 1998. In addition, Carol has previously served as a board member of the NC Association of Rehab Nurses.
Pam Harris, MA, CRC, LPC, CCM
Sr. Disability Analyst & Diplomate, Senior Case Manager
(Wake Forest, NC)
Pam earned a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology at Appalachian State University in 1982. She was employed by the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for ten years in various capacities before entering private sector vocational rehabilitation in 1993. She has extensive experience in conducting labor market surveys, locating community resources, serving as an expert witness, providing vocational assessments/job placements, and vocational case management. She is a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Most recently she served on the faculty of Wake AHEC, teaching the Rehabilitation Services portion of the CCM Prep Course.
Sr. Disability Analyst & Diplomate, Senior Case Manager
(Wake Forest, NC)
Pam earned a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Psychology at Appalachian State University in 1982. She was employed by the NC Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for ten years in various capacities before entering private sector vocational rehabilitation in 1993. She has extensive experience in conducting labor market surveys, locating community resources, serving as an expert witness, providing vocational assessments/job placements, and vocational case management. She is a member of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP). Most recently she served on the faculty of Wake AHEC, teaching the Rehabilitation Services portion of the CCM Prep Course.
Leslie Van Staalduinen, MS, CRC
Case Manager
(Pantego, NC)
Leslie graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1991 with a BA. She then received a Master’s degree in 1994 in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation from East Carolina University. Leslie began working in private rehabilitation and has experience in the areas of hardening, vocational evaluation, job placement, case management, job site evaluation and vocational counseling. Leslie is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and is a member of the International Association of Rehab Professionals and the Carolina Chapter of Rehab Professionals.
Case Manager
(Pantego, NC)
Leslie graduated from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1991 with a BA. She then received a Master’s degree in 1994 in Rehabilitation Counseling and Vocational Evaluation from East Carolina University. Leslie began working in private rehabilitation and has experience in the areas of hardening, vocational evaluation, job placement, case management, job site evaluation and vocational counseling. Leslie is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and is a member of the International Association of Rehab Professionals and the Carolina Chapter of Rehab Professionals.
Linda Salzman, M.Ed., CRC
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Linda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Long Island University in New York. She obtained her Master of Education degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Georgia. In 2001, Linda obtained her Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation. She is experienced in the areas of vocational counseling, job seeking skills training, job placement, vocational assessment and other employment- related services. Linda started working in the field of rehabilitation in 1974. She has worked with all disability populations throughout her career span and has been providing vocational rehabilitation services in both the public and private sectors since 1994. She is currently a member of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) and the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Linda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Long Island University in New York. She obtained her Master of Education degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Georgia. In 2001, Linda obtained her Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation. She is experienced in the areas of vocational counseling, job seeking skills training, job placement, vocational assessment and other employment- related services. Linda started working in the field of rehabilitation in 1974. She has worked with all disability populations throughout her career span and has been providing vocational rehabilitation services in both the public and private sectors since 1994. She is currently a member of the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) and the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP).
Zoe Dyer, RN, CCM, CCS
Case Manager
(N. Topsail Beach, NC)
Zoe earned her Nursing degree from North Georgia University in Dahlonega Georgia. She has experience in Coronary Care and Home Health Nursing. She has eight years experience in Acute Care Case Management including Acute Inpatient Rehab. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and is licensed to practice nursing in Georgia and North Carolina.
Case Manager
(N. Topsail Beach, NC)
Zoe earned her Nursing degree from North Georgia University in Dahlonega Georgia. She has experience in Coronary Care and Home Health Nursing. She has eight years experience in Acute Care Case Management including Acute Inpatient Rehab. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and is licensed to practice nursing in Georgia and North Carolina.
Lee Landreth, RN, MPH, COHN-S
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Lee has been a Board Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) since 1986. She received her Master’s Degree in Public Health with a specialty in Occupational Health and Safety fro UNC-Chapel Hill in 1988. Her BSN was received in 1980 from East Carolina University. Lee has more than 25 years experience working with various companies as an occupational health and safety consultant providing occupational health and safety services, including worksite analysis, Workers’ Compensation management programs, healthcare risk management, ergonomics, cost/benefit analyses and medical case management. Lee has also taught numerous seminars, workshops and train-the-trainer programs on various occupational health and safety, risk management and Workers’ Compensation management programs.
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Lee has been a Board Certified Occupational Health Nurse Specialist (COHN-S) since 1986. She received her Master’s Degree in Public Health with a specialty in Occupational Health and Safety fro UNC-Chapel Hill in 1988. Her BSN was received in 1980 from East Carolina University. Lee has more than 25 years experience working with various companies as an occupational health and safety consultant providing occupational health and safety services, including worksite analysis, Workers’ Compensation management programs, healthcare risk management, ergonomics, cost/benefit analyses and medical case management. Lee has also taught numerous seminars, workshops and train-the-trainer programs on various occupational health and safety, risk management and Workers’ Compensation management programs.
Scott Perry, BS, CDMS
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Scott has been a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) since 1996, with a Bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University and Master’s coursework in Counseling Education-Vocational Testing. He has been providing medical and vocational case management services in central and eastern North Carolina in the private rehabilitation sector since 1991. He has four years of experience as a supervisor in vocational rehabilitation. He worked with state referred vocational rehabilitation clients for three years in a private non-profit company. He has experience providing services in Worker’s Compensation, Long Term Disability, and with the Veterans Affairs programs. Other training includes certification to provide Vocational Evaluations to adult brain injured individuals, and experience conducting Ergonomic Evaluations for office and industrial workers. Some of the service areas he provides include- Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Counseling, Job Seeking and Preparation Skills, Job Placement, Labor Market Surveys, and Job Training coordination.
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Scott has been a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) since 1996, with a Bachelor’s degree from N.C. State University and Master’s coursework in Counseling Education-Vocational Testing. He has been providing medical and vocational case management services in central and eastern North Carolina in the private rehabilitation sector since 1991. He has four years of experience as a supervisor in vocational rehabilitation. He worked with state referred vocational rehabilitation clients for three years in a private non-profit company. He has experience providing services in Worker’s Compensation, Long Term Disability, and with the Veterans Affairs programs. Other training includes certification to provide Vocational Evaluations to adult brain injured individuals, and experience conducting Ergonomic Evaluations for office and industrial workers. Some of the service areas he provides include- Vocational Evaluation, Vocational Counseling, Job Seeking and Preparation Skills, Job Placement, Labor Market Surveys, and Job Training coordination.
Karen Lurie, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Kitty Hawk, NC)
Karen has over 35 years of experience in nursing. She has worked in the field of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. Karen is a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Case Manager
(Kitty Hawk, NC)
Karen has over 35 years of experience in nursing. She has worked in the field of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. Karen is a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Pamela Teachey, RN, CCM, CLCP
Case Manager
(Dudley, NC)
Pam earned her degree in nursing in 1992. She has been employed for nine years in workers’ compensation rehabilitation case management. In the past, Pam has provided case management services to short and long-term disability claimants. In addition, Pam has experience as a Rehabilitation Supervisor and Assistant Director of Nursing in geriatric care. Prior nursing experience includes clinical med-surg nursing, nursing home and home health services. Pam obtained Certification for Case Management (CCM) in 1999, Certification for Life Care Planning and Medicare Set Asides in 2006.
Case Manager
(Dudley, NC)
Pam earned her degree in nursing in 1992. She has been employed for nine years in workers’ compensation rehabilitation case management. In the past, Pam has provided case management services to short and long-term disability claimants. In addition, Pam has experience as a Rehabilitation Supervisor and Assistant Director of Nursing in geriatric care. Prior nursing experience includes clinical med-surg nursing, nursing home and home health services. Pam obtained Certification for Case Management (CCM) in 1999, Certification for Life Care Planning and Medicare Set Asides in 2006.
John Watts, M.Ed., CDMS, CRP
Case Manager
(Manteo, NC)
John received a Masters in Education from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He has over 25 years experience in vocational rehabilitation and employment services. John is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP).
Case Manager
(Manteo, NC)
John received a Masters in Education from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He has over 25 years experience in vocational rehabilitation and employment services. John is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP).
Virginia
Barbara Pollock, MS, CRC, LPC, QRPCase Manager (Wytheville,VA via Arden, NC)
Ruth M. Schriefer, RN
Case Manager (Virginia Beach, VA)
Karen Lurie, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Virginia Beach, VA via Kitty Hawk, NC)
John Watts, M.Ed., CDMS, CRP
Case Manager (Virginia Beach, VA via Manteo, NC)
Tammy Freeman Coates, MS, CRC
Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Barbara Pollock, MS, CRC, LPC, QRP
Case Manager
(Wytheville,VA via Arden, NC)
Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, majoring in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991. She has worked in the private sector since 1991 specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Barbara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) in Virginia. She works primarily in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, but can also cover eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In addition to providing vocational rehabilitation services, she markets vocational assessment and vocational services to divorce attorneys. Barbara is also an expert in vocational testimony. She is also active in the NC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Case Manager
(Wytheville,VA via Arden, NC)
Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, majoring in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991. She has worked in the private sector since 1991 specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Barbara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) in Virginia. She works primarily in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, but can also cover eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In addition to providing vocational rehabilitation services, she markets vocational assessment and vocational services to divorce attorneys. Barbara is also an expert in vocational testimony. She is also active in the NC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Ruth M. Schriefer, RN
Case Manager
(Virginia Beach, VA)
Ruth graduated from The School of Practical Nursing at Norfolk General Hospital in 1971. She earned her nursing degree from Norfolk State University in 1980. Ruth has 12 years experience in medical rehabilitation, 10 years emergency room nursing, 7 years home health assessment, Medicare recertification, employee health and quality assurance nurse for a home health agency.
Case Manager
(Virginia Beach, VA)
Ruth graduated from The School of Practical Nursing at Norfolk General Hospital in 1971. She earned her nursing degree from Norfolk State University in 1980. Ruth has 12 years experience in medical rehabilitation, 10 years emergency room nursing, 7 years home health assessment, Medicare recertification, employee health and quality assurance nurse for a home health agency.
Karen Lurie, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Virginia Beach, VA via Kitty Hawk, NC)
Karen has over 35 years of experience in nursing. She has worked in the field of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. Karen is a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Case Manager
(Virginia Beach, VA via Kitty Hawk, NC)
Karen has over 35 years of experience in nursing. She has worked in the field of Workers’ Compensation since 1995. Karen is a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM).
John Watts, M.Ed., CDMS, CRP
Case Manager
(Virginia Beach, VA via Manteo, NC)
John received a Masters in Education from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He has over 25 years experience in vocational rehabilitation and employment services. John is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP).
Case Manager
(Virginia Beach, VA via Manteo, NC)
John received a Masters in Education from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. He has over 25 years experience in vocational rehabilitation and employment services. John is a Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) and a Certified Rehabilitation Provider (CRP).
South Carolina
Barbara Pollock, MS, CRC, LPC, QRPCase Manager (Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Arden, NC)
Cindy Cook, RN, COHN
Senior Case Manager (Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
via Fairview, NC)
Dana Sarti, BSN, RN, CRNI, CCM
Case Manager (Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Sylva, NC)
Katie Schopp, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Lexington, SC)
Stasia Hann, RN, BSN, CCM
Case Manager, Bilingual (Fort Mill, SC)
Sandy Collins, RN, CDMS, CCM
Case Manager (Myrtle Beach, SC)
Carol Powers, RN, CCM
Case Manager (Spartanburg, SC)
Barbara Pollock, MS, CRC, LPC, QRP
Case Manager
(Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Arden, NC)
Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, majoring in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991. She has worked in the private sector since 1991 specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Barbara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) in Virginia. She works primarily in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, but can also cover eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In addition to providing vocational rehabilitation services, she markets vocational assessment and vocational services to divorce attorneys. Barbara is also an expert in vocational testimony. She is also active in the NC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Case Manager
(Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Arden, NC)
Barbara earned a Bachelor's degree from Skidmore College, majoring in Sociology. She then received a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1991. She has worked in the private sector since 1991 specializing in Vocational Rehabilitation. Barbara is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), a North Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Qualified Rehabilitation Provider (QRP) in Virginia. She works primarily in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina, but can also cover eastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. In addition to providing vocational rehabilitation services, she markets vocational assessment and vocational services to divorce attorneys. Barbara is also an expert in vocational testimony. She is also active in the NC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP).
Cindy Cook, RN, COHN
Senior Case Manager
(Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Fairview, NC)
Cindy received her nursing degree from Caldwell Community College in Hudson, NC. She worked as the Nursing Director for Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc. for nine years and with Blue Ridge Bone & Joint as the Clinical Director for the two years. Cindy obtained her COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) designation in 1997. Cindy is a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). Areas of expertise include acute care, OSHA standards, orthopedic and correctional health care.
Senior Case Manager
(Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Fairview, NC)
Cindy received her nursing degree from Caldwell Community College in Hudson, NC. She worked as the Nursing Director for Sisters of Mercy Urgent Care Inc. for nine years and with Blue Ridge Bone & Joint as the Clinical Director for the two years. Cindy obtained her COHN (Certified Occupational Health Nurse) designation in 1997. Cindy is a member of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). Areas of expertise include acute care, OSHA standards, orthopedic and correctional health care.
Dana Sarti, BSN, RN, CRNI, CCM
Case Manager
(Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Sylva, NC)
Dana received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. She is a licensed registered nurse in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Dana’s nursing experience includes eighteen years of home health care management with a specialty in Home Infusion Therapy. Dana is certified as a Medical Case Manager since 2002 (CCM) and has experience with severe orthopedic and catastrophic injuries. Dana has additional certification as a Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy (CRNI), which includes certification for chemotherapy administration. Dana’s clinical nursing experience includes, home health with orthopedics and rehabilitation services, oncology, cardiology, Infectious disease treatment including AIDS/HIV care and education. Dana has been a member of the National Infusion Nurses Society and Oncology Nurses Society for ten years. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) in the Asheville, NC area. She lives in Sylva, North Carolina with her husband and two sons.
Case Manager
(Greenville/Spartanburg, SC via Sylva, NC)
Dana received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980. She is a licensed registered nurse in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Dana’s nursing experience includes eighteen years of home health care management with a specialty in Home Infusion Therapy. Dana is certified as a Medical Case Manager since 2002 (CCM) and has experience with severe orthopedic and catastrophic injuries. Dana has additional certification as a Certified Registered Nurse in Infusion Therapy (CRNI), which includes certification for chemotherapy administration. Dana’s clinical nursing experience includes, home health with orthopedics and rehabilitation services, oncology, cardiology, Infectious disease treatment including AIDS/HIV care and education. Dana has been a member of the National Infusion Nurses Society and Oncology Nurses Society for ten years. She is a member of the North Carolina Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (NCARP) in the Asheville, NC area. She lives in Sylva, North Carolina with her husband and two sons.
Katie Schopp, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Lexington, NC)
Katie earned her nursing degree from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC in 1994. She has been a nurse for the past twelve years with strong work experience in trauma, orthopedics and chronic disease management. She began in a post-surgical unit at a hospital, transferred to ICU, and then went into the home health field after having her first child. She has been working as a nurse case manager since 1996. She is a licensed RN in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM). Katie is an active member of the local NCARP. Katie is married with two daughters and one of her favorite things to do is spend time with her family. She also volunteers for art projects and reading projects at her daughter’s schools monthly. Katie’s hobbies include traveling, gardening, and scrapbooking.
Case Manager
(Lexington, NC)
Katie earned her nursing degree from Midlands Technical College in Columbia, SC in 1994. She has been a nurse for the past twelve years with strong work experience in trauma, orthopedics and chronic disease management. She began in a post-surgical unit at a hospital, transferred to ICU, and then went into the home health field after having her first child. She has been working as a nurse case manager since 1996. She is a licensed RN in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia and is a Certified Case Manager (CCM). Katie is an active member of the local NCARP. Katie is married with two daughters and one of her favorite things to do is spend time with her family. She also volunteers for art projects and reading projects at her daughter’s schools monthly. Katie’s hobbies include traveling, gardening, and scrapbooking.
Stasia Hann, RN, BSN, CCM
Case Manager, Bilingual
(Fort Mill, SC)
Stasis earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida International University. She has five years of work experience in Critical Care and Home Health Nursing and four years experience as a Nursing Supervisor in Home Health. Stasia has been providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients since 1998. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM). Stasia also speaks Spanish fluently.
Case Manager, Bilingual
(Fort Mill, SC)
Stasis earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Florida International University. She has five years of work experience in Critical Care and Home Health Nursing and four years experience as a Nursing Supervisor in Home Health. Stasia has been providing quality care and proactive case management to her clients since 1998. She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM). Stasia also speaks Spanish fluently.
Carol Powers, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Spartanburg, SC)
Carol graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1972. Her experience as a LPN was in newborn nursery, emergency room, medical surgical, occupational health, and psychiatric nursing. She went on to graduate from University of South Carolina Aiken in 1992 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Powers began her career in Case Management in 1996 and became certified as a Case Manager in 1998. Previous experience as an RN has been in Complex Case Management as well as Workers’ Compensation Case Management, High Risk Obstetrics, Psychiatric (Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation) and Hospice/Palliative Care. Carol is a member of the SC Workers’ Compensation Educational Association and the current Vice President of the SC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (SCARP Greenville, SC Chapter). The accomplishment that gives her the most pride is having raised two wonderful children who have great spouses and beautiful children. Her son, Law, is married to Kathryn and they have two children, Lawton and Layne. Her daughter, Nikki, is married to Jeff and they have one daughter, Molly.
Case Manager
(Spartanburg, SC)
Carol graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1972. Her experience as a LPN was in newborn nursery, emergency room, medical surgical, occupational health, and psychiatric nursing. She went on to graduate from University of South Carolina Aiken in 1992 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. Ms. Powers began her career in Case Management in 1996 and became certified as a Case Manager in 1998. Previous experience as an RN has been in Complex Case Management as well as Workers’ Compensation Case Management, High Risk Obstetrics, Psychiatric (Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation) and Hospice/Palliative Care. Carol is a member of the SC Workers’ Compensation Educational Association and the current Vice President of the SC Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (SCARP Greenville, SC Chapter). The accomplishment that gives her the most pride is having raised two wonderful children who have great spouses and beautiful children. Her son, Law, is married to Kathryn and they have two children, Lawton and Layne. Her daughter, Nikki, is married to Jeff and they have one daughter, Molly.
Sandy Collins, RN, CDMS, CCM
Case Manager
(Myrtle Beach, SC)
Sandy received her RN degree and then obtained certification as a public health nurse in 1986. She has experience in both hospital and home health nursing and sixteen years experience in case management of injured workers. She is licensed as a RN in both North and South Carolina and possesses certification in case management (CCM) and disability management (CDMS).
Case Manager
(Myrtle Beach, SC)
Sandy received her RN degree and then obtained certification as a public health nurse in 1986. She has experience in both hospital and home health nursing and sixteen years experience in case management of injured workers. She is licensed as a RN in both North and South Carolina and possesses certification in case management (CCM) and disability management (CDMS).
Telephonic Case Managers
Jennifer Colvard, BSN, RN, CCMCase Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Marlene Gay, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager (Raleigh, NC)
Pam Blackburn, RN, BSN, CCM, CDMS
Case Manager (Stanley, NC)
Cindy Whitaker, RN, BSN, CCM
Assistant Supervisor, Telephonic Case Management;
Case Manager (Advance, NC)
Amanda Ogle, RN, CCM
Telephonic Case Manager (Charlotte, NC)
Pam Blackburn, RN, BSN, CCM, CDMS
Case Manager
(Stanley, NC)
Pam received her Pam earned her bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She has been providing medical case management services for injured workers since 1998 and joined CCM in September 2006. Her background also includes critical care and home health. Pam is a Certified Case Manager and a Certified Disability Management Specialist. She is a member of the North Carolina Association for Rehabilitation Professionals-Charlotte Chapter.
Case Manager
(Stanley, NC)
Pam received her Pam earned her bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte. She has been providing medical case management services for injured workers since 1998 and joined CCM in September 2006. Her background also includes critical care and home health. Pam is a Certified Case Manager and a Certified Disability Management Specialist. She is a member of the North Carolina Association for Rehabilitation Professionals-Charlotte Chapter.
Cindy Whitaker, RN, BSN, CCM
Assistant Supervisor, Telephonic Case Management; Case Manager
(Advance, NC)
Cindy earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1983. Cindy joined CCM in 2001 as an on-site case manager and currently performs telephonic workers’ comp and disability case management. Cindy is a Certified Case Manager (CCM) and a licensed registered nurse in North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon. Prior to joining CCM, Cindy’s most recent experience was in acute care case management, utilization review and discharge planning.
Assistant Supervisor, Telephonic Case Management; Case Manager
(Advance, NC)
Cindy earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 1983. Cindy joined CCM in 2001 as an on-site case manager and currently performs telephonic workers’ comp and disability case management. Cindy is a Certified Case Manager (CCM) and a licensed registered nurse in North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon. Prior to joining CCM, Cindy’s most recent experience was in acute care case management, utilization review and discharge planning.
Jennifer Colvard, BSN, RN, CCM
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Jennifer received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Queens College in Charlotte, NC and is currently pursuing a Masters in Health Care Administration. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry ranging from primary and acute care setting to quality management risk management and case management. She is at Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Jennifer received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Queens College in Charlotte, NC and is currently pursuing a Masters in Health Care Administration. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry ranging from primary and acute care setting to quality management risk management and case management. She is at Certified Case Manager (CCM).
Marlene Gay, RN, CCM
Senior Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Marlene is a dedicated RN Telephonic Case Manager with experience in diverse settings: ICU, CCU, ER Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedics, HMO case management and MCO workers’ compensation case management. She is also a certified paralegal. She has been involved in patient education, practice standards application and Quality Assurance review. She has served as a Client Services Executive establishing and implementing workers’ compensation programs specific to individual client’s needs. She obtained her Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation in 2000. She is a past board member of the American Heart Association. She is committed to practice excellence.
Senior Case Manager
(Raleigh, NC)
Marlene is a dedicated RN Telephonic Case Manager with experience in diverse settings: ICU, CCU, ER Cardiac Rehab, Orthopedics, HMO case management and MCO workers’ compensation case management. She is also a certified paralegal. She has been involved in patient education, practice standards application and Quality Assurance review. She has served as a Client Services Executive establishing and implementing workers’ compensation programs specific to individual client’s needs. She obtained her Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation in 2000. She is a past board member of the American Heart Association. She is committed to practice excellence.
Donna Jernigan, RN, BSN, CRRN, CAN-BC
Case Manager
(Sanford, NC)
Donna has over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation. She received her Practical Nurse Education diploma from Central Carolina Community College in 1972 and her ADN from Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina in 1976. Donna obtained her BSN from California State University Dominquez Hills, California in 1996, and her MS in Healthcare Planning. She has been certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) since 1984. She has contributed to texts on the Practice of Rehabilitation Nursing. Her experience in rehabilitation has been focused on catastrophic injuries, chronic illness, and disability. Her skills as an expert on quality and standard of care issues in rehabilitation nursing have been sought by both defense and plaintiff attorneys. She has spoken locally, regionally, and nationally on topics in rehabilitation nursing. Donna has served in elected positions in the Greater North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, and as Regional Director for the National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. Donna is the currently President Elect for the National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and will installed in October 2008 as President of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Case Manager
(Sanford, NC)
Donna has over 30 years of experience in rehabilitation. She received her Practical Nurse Education diploma from Central Carolina Community College in 1972 and her ADN from Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, North Carolina in 1976. Donna obtained her BSN from California State University Dominquez Hills, California in 1996, and her MS in Healthcare Planning. She has been certified as a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) since 1984. She has contributed to texts on the Practice of Rehabilitation Nursing. Her experience in rehabilitation has been focused on catastrophic injuries, chronic illness, and disability. Her skills as an expert on quality and standard of care issues in rehabilitation nursing have been sought by both defense and plaintiff attorneys. She has spoken locally, regionally, and nationally on topics in rehabilitation nursing. Donna has served in elected positions in the Greater North Carolina Chapter of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, and as Regional Director for the National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. Donna is the currently President Elect for the National Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and will installed in October 2008 as President of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses.
Amanda Ogle, RN, CCM
Telephonic Case Manager
(Charlotte, NC)
Amanda received her nursing degree from Central Piedmont Community College, NC in 1992. She has practiced nursing in a variety of settings including Coronary care, Pulmonary, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. Amanda has been involved in Workers’ Compensation Case Management since 2001, including catastrophic case management. Amanda joined CCM in 2007 as a telephonic case manager. She has been highly involved in educating patients, families and all members of the healthcare delivery team. Amanda is a licensed RN in NC and obtained her CCM in 2004.
Telephonic Case Manager
(Charlotte, NC)
Amanda received her nursing degree from Central Piedmont Community College, NC in 1992. She has practiced nursing in a variety of settings including Coronary care, Pulmonary, Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. Amanda has been involved in Workers’ Compensation Case Management since 2001, including catastrophic case management. Amanda joined CCM in 2007 as a telephonic case manager. She has been highly involved in educating patients, families and all members of the healthcare delivery team. Amanda is a licensed RN in NC and obtained her CCM in 2004.