Independence Plus Blog
Someone You Should Know: Carol Buer, Vice President of Operations
Carol Buer, MS, MBA, FACHE, can be found working at Independence Plus’ administrative office as the Vice President of Operations for Home Health and Home Nursing. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, Carol is passionate about helping people live meaningful and productive lives, regardless of their disease processes.
Lifelong Friends: The Story of Two Nurses
Juanita C., BSN, MS, and Bernice H., BSN, MS, call themselves “two peas in a pod.” They aren’t sisters, but they might as well be. They have spent—and continue to spend—their entire nursing career together. Now retired, these lifelong friends work part-time with Independence Plus’ pediatric patients.
18 Resources for Ventilator-Dependent Patients
We created a list of some favorite resources for ventilator-dependent patients living at home. Click on the name of any resource to find out more. Also, if we missed one of your favorite resources, please share it with us in the comments!
Someone You Should Know: Kristina, BSN, RN, Clinical Transition Manager
Kristina S., BSN, RN, Clinical Transition Manager, can be found working with many of our new ventilator-dependent patients as she transitions them from the hospital to their home. We sat down with Kristina to find out more about who she is and how she contributes to keeping our patients healthy at home…
Lauren’s New Set of Wheels!
Many things have changed for Lauren since WGN aired her story last fall. Not only has she exceeded her fundraising goal of $55,000, but Lauren already has the keys to her new wheelchair-accessible van that will comfortably take her to college later this year.
15 Patient Success Stories of 2014
As 2014 comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the good news we celebrated and shared on our blog this year. Please take a moment to read about some of our proudest moments of 2014!
Nurse on the Street: How long have you been a nurse?
We recently asked some of our nurses, “How long have you been a nurse?” Watch our newest “Nurse on the Street” video to see the many faces of Independence Plus – and to find out what our nurses had to say!
Lauren’s Dream Comes True!
On Tuesday, Lauren (age 19), one of our ventilator-dependent patients, appeared on WGN News in a special segment called “Mr. Brightside,” which features people in the community who are doing great things. We talked to Lauren two days after the video aired and here’s what she had to say: “The last couple of days have been awesome!”
Thankful for Madelyn Coming Home
Madelyn, 10 months, celebrated her second week home yesterday. Jeff and Amy, Madelyn’s parents, are thankful to finally have their daughter home—and just in time for the holidays and Madelyn’s first birthday.
Learning How to Speak Again
Melanie, RN, one of Independence Plus’s nurses, remembers the first time she heard Joan’s voice. The pair has been working together three days a week since Joan moved back home last November, after spending almost one year in the hospital.
An Ode to Our Nurse Residents
Earlier this week, our very first cohort of Nurse Residents graduated from our Home Nursing Residency program—and we were all there to celebrate with them!
Nurse on the Street: Why do you love working in home care?
We recently asked some of our nurses, “Why do you love working in home care?” Watch our newest “Nurse on the Street” video to find out what they had to say!
Grow With Us
We’re expanding our services and offerings. We want you to be a part of the team that is delivering personalized, individual, people-focused skilled home healthcare to those in need. Come join us.