As part of the Take Care office staff nursing team, Barbara works with both prospective and current clients.
In her role, Barbara is keenly aware of the challenges clients face as they are looking to choose home care. Caregivers are at the top of her list when looking for quality home care as she knows that many clients are concerned that they are inviting “strangers” into their home. She points out that finding the right agency starts with knowing how the agency chooses their caregivers. Take Care’s caregivers are employees of Take Care—not independent contractors—and go through rigorous background screenings; but …

As Senior Clinical Services Supervisor for Take Care Private Duty Home Health Care, Alicia Uelmen, RN, supervises and manages and mentors the On Call teams including the Nursing Triage Team and the RN On Call Supervisors. Alicia also supports Susanne S. Wise, RN, MBA, Take Care’s CEO and Owner in dedicating additional expertise and support in the On Call Supervisor role. Furthermore, Alicia also lends her support to the New Services team—a highly specialized group that also requires an amiable, tactful, and personable approach to clients and families at some of their most trying times.

For more than 20 years, DaVonne Miller has been an integral part of Take Care. Prior to joining Take Care Advisor in 2008 as a Geriatric Care Manager, DaVonne worked for 13 years for Take Care Home Health Registered Nurse caregiver. This wealth of nursing experience and insight into the company has directly translated into allowing DaVonne to excel in her role. DaVonne provides superior health care management, advisory, and advocacy services to clients of Take Care Advisor. She serves as a single point of contact for clients, families, advisors and caregivers to convey objective information and coordination of health care among multiple providers. She improves communication between each, thus fostering client’s greater well-being, independence and peace of mind.

Earl is a Licensed Practical Nurse who is part of the support team for the RN Clinical Supervisors in the Take Care office. What makes Earl so uniquely effective within his role is his past experience as a caregiver for Take Care himself. Earl started with Take Care as a Home Health Aide just prior to receiving his LPN certification. Earl developed his skill in a hands-on environment and transitioned his knowledge of the field to the office. He applies this to each interaction with both clients and caregivers, displaying the same respect and trusting rapport that he once received as a caregiver himself.

When Sharon first moved into the Sarasota area more than 7 years ago, a family member, who worked at Take Care Home Health at the time, recommended only one place for her to seek employment: Take Care. Having previously cared for a member of her family, Sharon had a strong compassion for those in need of care and desired to learn more about how develop caregiving as her career.

With her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Marymount University, Melanie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, including specialization in post-operative surgical nursing, to Take Care as our Client Services Specialist. As part of the office staff nursing team, Melanie works closely with new services for prospective, new and returning clients as well as referrals which includes comprehensive follow ups.