Fiona Harris

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Fiona

Hometown: Stamford, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination:  “Fiona goes above and beyond every day. She advocates for her client and is right there by her side through everything. Fiona and her client have become family to one another. Fiona’s phenomenal care has led to her client’s impressive improvement. Her experience, communication skills, caring nature, intelligence, and eye for catching potential problems early have led to her being one of our very best caregivers.” – RVNAhealth StayWELL Staff

Nancy Carlsen

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Nancy

Hometown: Bethel, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination: “Nancy is a naturally nurturing and caring person. She genuinely cares about her client’s well-being and stays engaged in their nursing and therapy sessions so that she can better care for them. She works well with any type of client and goes above and beyond to meet their needs. Nancy is also great with helping her clients improve, not only physically, but mentally as well. She is always ready to create special moments and enjoys engaging in fun activities with those she cares for. She builds wonderful relationships not only with her clients but their families as well.” – RVNAhealth StayWELL Staff

Nery Barriga

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Nery

Hometown: Danbury, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination: “Nery is kind, compassionate, and dedicated to her hospice clients. She is a hard worker and always goes above and beyond to provide the best care possible to meet the specific needs of each of her clients. She is also a big support to the families, putting them at ease that their loved one is being well cared for.” – Jessica, RVNAhealth Staff

Agnes Uvanga

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Agnes

Hometown: Danbury, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination: “Agnes has been phenomenal with my dad. The have formed a true bond.  She puts her heart into everything she does.” –Anonymous, Danbury, CT

Gifty Asante-Ansong

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Gifty

Hometown: Hartford, CT

Above and Beyond Nomination: “Gifty has provided exceptional care to her client after her return home following a stroke. Gifty’s positive encouragement and commitment to helping her client get better has made a tremendous impact on the client’s improvement. Her client considers her not only her caregiver, but family.” – Jessica, RVNAhealth Staff

Melissa Woodhouse, RRT, MOT, OTR/L, CDP

Melissa Woodhouse, RVNAhealth StayingWELL Director
After working many years as a respiratory therapist, I decided I wanted to further my career and skills in a field that allowed creativity and went beyond the acute phase. OT was the answer. One of my specialties now is working with patients who have ALS -- I can employ both my respiratory and occupational therapy skills. Continue reading

Renate Williamson, OTR

I love all challenges. They spark new and creative strategies as part of my life-long learning. My Aunt inspired me to become an Occupational Therapist at a very young age. I loved that she was able to incorporate a diverse career while helping others recover.Continue reading

Sarah Triano, OTR/L

In my role, I evaluate and devise patient-specific plans of care and meaningful goals for patients to progress back to baseline function. I treat patients with various diagnoses using creative and innovative interventions. I have a specific interest in Neurology. I was born knowing I would become an OT.Continue reading

Danielle Taibi MOTR/L, CDP

I changed careers after 10 great years in entertainment because although I was having fun, wanted to do something more meaningful. I admired my father who was a urologist and felt compelled to seek a good match in healthcare. Once I learned about OT, I never turned back.Continue reading

Theresa D. Swift, OT/L

I honestly do think I was born to be an OT. Ever since I was about five years old I knew I wanted to be a therapist. It just took me a few years to figure out what kind! I have learned much from my patients and their caregivers in my 20 years of practicing. Continue reading