I started my career as a CNA 16 yrs ago in 2002. I have been working in the hospice field for the past 8 yrs. I decided to work in hospice instead of skilled nursing facilities so my patients, families and I can have more of a 1 on 1 relationship. Also to give the time & through care each patient deserves. I enjoy the variety of being able to meet many people throughout the day when visiting multiple facilities and patient homes . When I am not working, I enjoy going to my camp, going boating and spending time with my family, friends and my 3 dogs
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Maria states she loves doing Hospice Care and has loved all the people she has met through out the years. When she’s not working she enjoys bowling and spending time with her family and friends. Maria is a Registered Nurse Case Manager and has been with Monarch since January 2018. She has been doing Hospice care since 2004. Maria has been in the medical field for almost 25 years. She was 19 years old when she started working as an aide in a personal care home.  When she first started in nursing, she was a Licensed Practical Nurse. After graduating from Community College of Allegheny County in 2006 with an associates degree in Nursing, she continued her career in the hospice field.

I have been in the field of geriatrics as a social worker for the last nineteen years, working in the long-term care setting, as personal care home administrator and home health services marketer. I have always advocated hospice to patients and families facing a terminal illness. Within the past year, I have been privileged to receive the amazing opportunity to work directly for a hospice provider. I find that being a hospice social worker with Monarch to be very challenging and also very rewarding, as I feel it is a honor to be a part of our patients end of life journey.

When not working, I enjoy being out in nature, and spending time with family, friends, and my two dogs and a cat.