My other passion in life is remodeling, decorating my home, and DIY projects. My husband, Eric, and I enjoy jet skiing, camping, swimming, traveling, mowing, and spending time with family. They have amazing stories and adventures if you take the time to listen. As for my hobbies, I love spending my summers in my pool and at the lake. My favorite part of working in nursing facilities is being able to hear our resident’s stories and spending quality time with them. I basically grew up in Nursing homes, as my mother and grandmother were both nurses there. I started off in housekeeping/laundry, then went on to be a nursing assistant and restorative aide, and finally an Activity Director. I have worked in Long Term Care for 22 years, 14 of them being here at NHCC. I graduated from Ottumwa High School and attended college at Indian Hills Community College. She also enjoys reading, crocheting, and spending time with her husband. Barb enjoys getting to know the residents and their families. She has been an Office Manager for over 10 years. Kim joined the NHCC team in April of 2013.īusiness Office Manager – Barb Birkenholtzīarb was raised on a farm outside of Colfax and have lived in this area all her life. Kim enjoys spending time at family gatherings, grandchildren’s sporting events, and community play. Kim had several years of experience working as a business office manager before joining the team at Newton Health Care Center. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and her 2 dogs: Brodie and Louie!Īssistant Director of Nursing – Melissa Meeks Justi has experience in hospice, OB, med surg, working in local clinics and finding her passion in long term care with the elderly.

She has been in the nursing field since 2001 starting in dietary and working her way up to nursing. Justi grew up in Kellogg, IA and continues to live there raising her 4 children: Krayton, Tatum, Kenzli, and Trigg.

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