TREVECCA CENTER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Director of Concierge Services
Alexander graduated with a B. A. in Health and Recreation from Tougaloo College, Jackson. He enjoys patient relations. He is a native of Canton, Mississippi. His favorite part of his job is to engage with residents, families, and staff. He has been in healthcare for four years prior to coming to sister community Creekside. The opportunity to help people gives him joy and that's what drew him to the Trevecca community. He enjoys hunting, being a DJ, fishing, working out, and watching sports.
Job Titles:
- Maintenance Director
- Team Member of the Trevecca
Daniel has been a team member of the Trevecca community since 2011. Has a compassionate heart and passionate dedication, a strong desire to make a difference in the organization and to positively impact and touch lives in the community. With over 25 years' experience in facility/ building maintenance, he is responsible for all physical and safety aspects of the facility. He is committed to creating a positive environment and to ensure smooth facility maintenance procedures by overseeing a dedicated and qualified staff, and ensuring the safety of all staff and residents.
Job Titles:
- CFPP Director of Dietary Services
Job Titles:
- Director of Human Resources
Jake Henry attended the University of Alabama at Huntsville. He began his healthcare career in the Emergency Department in 2013. He moved to Nashville after college and began his career in Human Resources. He chose healthcare because he wanted to make a difference…no matter how small. Jake Henry's favorite part of working at Trevecca would be visiting with our residents, family members, and employees.
Kristy has been involved in healthcare for 16 years. She began her career as a housekeeper and worked her way up to Director. She never thought she would genuinely enjoy her work as much as she does; her patients are her favorite part of the job and making it the best home possible is her goal. She enjoys spending time with her husband and relaxing in the pool, which are her favorite activities.
Kurstin graduated with an honors diploma from Straughn High School in 2017. After high school, she attended the University of South Alabama, pursued a degree in Criminal Justice, then attended Reid State Technical College and obtained a certificate in Cosmetology. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know the residents and their families. They all have so many stories to tell about their lives and experiences. Kurstin has only been working in healthcare for seven months now. After several years of career searching, she followed in several family members' footsteps, including her mother. Seeing the satisfaction and success that they have received in their careers led her to join the healthcare family as well. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband. They love to explore Tennessee, binge-watch their favorite shows, and travel back and forth to Alabama to visit family.
Lakeshia began in nursing in 1997 as a certified nurse technician in a long-term setting. She completed nursing school in 2001. The majority of her nursing career has been in long-term care, although she has experience in both cardiology and orthopedics. Lakeshia enjoys building relationships with patients, families, and coworkers, and especially enjoys seeing patients regain their strength, vitality and independence!
Job Titles:
- Assistant Director of Nursing
Lisha has been working in healthcare since 2005, and caring for families is what led her to this career. Seeing her residents smile brings her such joy. She is an alumnus of Glencliff, Fortis Institute, Chamberlain University, and the National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society. She enjoys traveling in her free time.
Melissa is Trevecca's Medical Records Director. She enjoys following up on requests and ensuring the job is done well. She has been in healthcare since 1993, Her grandmother was a patient at home, and she helped care for her during these times. Caring for her, led Melissa to find what she wanted to do for the long term. Melissa is very passionate about her job, she had clerical positions in healthcare, as well as holding a CNA license. At the end of her day, she puts her best foot forward ensuring the job is correctly followed through. She has a dog named Bizzy that she spends a lot of her time with, he is a three-year-old Shorkie.
Melissa has been a licensed practical nurse (LPN) since 2010. She enjoys working with the senior population and supporting the families during their sometimes difficult transition, all while hoping to make a positive difference in their lives. She is proud to join and learn from such a strong interdisciplinary team. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and cheering on the Miami Hurricanes!
Job Titles:
- Nurse
- Wound Care Director
Nikki has been a nurse for 15 years. She attended TTCN. As a little girl, she wanted to be a pediatrician because her pediatrician was the best. He told Nikki that she should be a nurse because nurses get to spend more time getting to know their patients. Getting to know her patients and residents and spending time in a close-knit community brings her joy. She loves spending quality time with her husband and daughter in her free time.
After graduating from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in psychology, Olivia completed her master's degree in social work from the University of Tennessee. Although her roots are in Indiana, she calls Tennessee home. Olivia began her medical social work career in case management and discharge planning. She has worked in healthcare since 2013.
Olivia loves helping patients and their families during their most vulnerable times to find what best fits their needs. She serves on the board of the Case Management Society of America in Middle Tennessee. In her free time, she loves exploring nature, kayaking, and cheering on the Tennessee Titans with her husband and rescue pup!
Stephanie is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, holding a bachelor of science in food and nutrition. She has been a member of the Trevecca Center team since 2011. Stephanie is passionate about helping others live a healthy lifestyle through nutrition. She works closely with the team dietitians to ensure all the nutritional needs of each resident are met.
Job Titles:
- Director of Rehabilitation
Tara has been a part of team Trevecca since 2003, and she began her career 27 years ago as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. She was promoted to Assistant Director of Rehabilitation six years ago, before advancing as the Director of Rehabilitation in February 2020. Tara shared that she feels so lucky to work with such devoted and exceptional staff, who push her to grow every day. Aside from pursuing her purpose at Trevecca, she loves traveling with her husband and spending time with her mom. Tara looks forward to meeting future patients and residents so that she can challenge them to grow stronger and become healthier for a more fulfilling life at home.
Job Titles:
- CNA Staffing / HR Assistant
Toni has been a nurse for 16 years and feels was always in her to work in the medical field. My family is full of healthcare workers. So it comes naturally to be caring and compassionate towards others. She attended Chattanooga State Technical Community College. Helping others who cannot do for themselves is her reason for being. Reading, listening to live music, and spending time with her nephews are how Toni spends her spare time.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- CNA Receptionist
Tyra is the Receptionist at Trevecca Center. She graduated with a high school diploma. She has been working at Trevecca Center for 27 years, and her favorite part of her job is speaking with residents and their families. Tyra enjoys reading and spending time with her family and friends in her spare time.