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Faculty
Kellie Van Ree, RN, LNHA, IP, Director of Clinical Services, LeadingAge Iowa, Urbandale
Kellie Van Ree started her career in long-term care as a dietary aide, working short shifts after school, later advancing to a certified nurses aide and a certified medication aide. In 2003, Kellie graduated from Kirkwood Community College, serving as an LPN, later returning to Kirkwood to complete her associates degree in applied science and successfully completed RN boards. In 2009, Kellie again returned to Bellevue University to complete her bachelors degree in long-term care administration. In addition to being a state surveyor for a short period of time, Kellie served in many positions throughout a long-term care continuum including a home health nurse, corporate consultant, director of nursing and administrator before becoming the director of clinical services with LeadingAge Iowa.
Vicki Worth, RN, BSBA, LTC Bureau Chief, Department of Inspections and Appeals, Des Moines
Vicki Worth started her health care career as a dietary aide in high school in 1993. After high school, she went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Marketing. Worth worked in advertising for many years then returned to the long-term care health care industry where she worked as a CNA, LPN, RN, and DON. Worth gained extensive experience in both management and clinical positions for skilled, intermediate, and dementia specific care units. She joined the Department of Inspection & Appeals in 2014 as a long-term care Health Facilities Surveyor conducting recertification and complaint surveys throughout Iowa. Worth promoted within DIA to a LTC Bureau Chief position in August 2020. She oversees surveyors who conduct the survey activities in long-term care facilities as well as overseeing surveyor training.
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