WHS STAFF

Beverley Wright, RN, MSN, APRN, BC, CWS, CWCN (Nurse Practitioner)

Joining Wound Healing Solutions in April of 2006, Beverley Wright practices as a Nurse Practitioner in the area of wound management. She works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to facilitate wound healing in long-term care facilities. The impacts of her work are noted as wounds over time display improved status and are sometimes brought to complete closure through vigilance and staff education in her weekly assessments.

Her journey in the field of nursing started 23 years ago after obtaining her Diploma in nursing from the University of West Indies School of Nursing. After 10 years of clinical practice in the areas of medicine, emergency room and critical care, she went on to pursue higher education and obtained her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Felician College in Lodi New Jersey.

She received her certification as a nurse practitioner through The American Nurse Credentialing Center in 2004 and is licensed to practice in the state of New Jersey.

She is a past president of president Mu Theta Chapter-at-Large, local arm of The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International but continues to serve on the Board of Directors as Chair of Leadership Succession Committee. She is also a member of American Nurses Association and is listed in Strathmore's Who is Who in America.

Beverly says "I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with other practitioners to make a difference in wound care."

Beena James Joseph, MS, APRN, BC, WCC (Nurse Practitioner)

Beena Joseph has been a member of Wound Healing Solutions since 2006. She brings over 18 years of clinical experience to this practice with years of experience in nursing education, intensive care nursing and long-term care.

Beena received a Master's Degree in Nursing from College of Mount Vincent in 1999. Afterward, she completed an intensive training program in wound management. In addition to her full-time clinical duties, Beena works to improve clinical outcomes by developing her facilities through the establishment of the best practice in wound care and offers training programs to develop clinical expertise and strives to improve clinical outcomes.

Beena says "I enjoy working for the company, Wendy and Paul are always there to answer questions. I really appreciate your help and encouragement. The cooperation and support is excellent. Office staff and other Nurse Practitioners make it easy and smooth."

Stephanie Longo, MS, APRN, BC, CWCN, COCN (Nurse Practitioner)

Stephanie Longo is board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and also holds board certification for wound and ostomy management.

She brings years of experience in geriatric and acute care nursing to provide a solid foundation for her wound, ostomy and continence expertise.

Stephanie received a Master's Degree in Nursing from Rutgers University in 2001. After which, she completed a one year post-masters course of study in wound, ostomy and continence management. She holds board certification in wound and ostomy management from the Wound Ostomy and Continence Certification Board.

Stephanie is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society.

Sarah Asbell, MS, APRN, BC, CWS, WCC (Nurse Practitioner)

Sarah Asbell joined the Wound Healing Solutions team in 2008. She is board certified as both an Adult and Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner who also holds board certification through the Wound Care Education Institute.

Prior to joining WHS, Sarah delivered primary care to home-bound seniors within Philadelphia. She brings years of experience in geriatric and primary care nursing to provide a solid foundation to her wound expertise.

Recipient of the John A. Hartford Foundation Master's Scholarship, Sarah received a Master's Degree in Nursing from University of Pennsylvania in 2006. Completing her graduate studies with a 3.64 GPA and undergraduate studies as Magna Cum Laude, Sarah demonstrates a wealth of knowledge and is an asset to the team of Wound Healing Solutions.

Sarah is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society and the Philadelphia area Nurse Practitioner organization.

Nancy Amorosi, MS, RN, NP-C, WCC (Nurse Practitioner)

Nancy Amorosi joined Wound Healing Solutions in July of 2009. She started her career in nursing 16 years ago earning a bachelors degree at Hahnemann University and shortly after her Masters degree at Rutgers University. She is board certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and holds board certification through the Wound Care Education Institute.

Prior to joining WHS, Nancy worked as a primary care nurse within medical surgical nursing. She specialized in geriatrics and spent over eight years caring for terminally ill patients in the field of hospice and palliative care. After obtaining her nurse practitioner licensure, Nancy worked as a primary care provider in Internal Medicine and provided clinical, classroom and lab instruction to new registered nursing students.

Nancy brings years of geriatric and primary care nursing experience with a strength in providing education. This translates into a strong foundation for providing wound care services to our facilities and patients in the community.

Nancy is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, New Jersey State Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing and The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

Nancy says "It is an honor to work with such a dedicated group of individuals that are committed to providing excellence to their patients".

Sofrado (Sam) Samonte, MS, APRN, BC, WCC (Nurse Practitioner)

Joining Wound Healing Solutions in 2009, Sofrado (Sam) Samonte brings years of acute and geriatric care experience to our practice. While working in the acute care environment, he completed his master's degree at UMDNJ in 2008 as an adult health NP. In addition to working as an adjunct faculty member of Union County College, Trinitas Hospital, Sam has provided a balance of clinical expertise and education to our practice.

Prior to joining WHS, he worked within a variety of intensive care units as well as within chronic and acute dialysis services. Having been a nurse for 18 years now, wound management was where Sam states he always wanted to be but found caring for patients with wounds in the acute setting frustrating. Furthermore, he states working with Wound Healing Solutions has given him the chance to practice the passion of healing wounds of all etiologies. He has spearheaded the health care team to work collaboratively with all its members from physicians, nurses, dietitians to bedside care providers to achieve the common goal of healing wounds. He has been instrumental in providing health education and defining goals with the direct patient care providers and ultimately the patient.

Julya Rempel, MSN, APRN, WCC (Nurse Practitioner)

Mrs. Julya Rempel is a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner that is also certified in wound care. Julya joined Wound Healing Solutions in October 2009, bringing with her an immense passion for the industry and years of experience working primarily with the elderly. Mrs. Rempel is a compassionate, creative, dedicated nurse and an intelligent, out-going human being with a big heart and an honest outlook.

Mrs. Rempel graduated Molloy College in Long Island in 1995 with a Baccalaureate degree in nursing. She earned her Master's degree from New York University in 2005 and worked at Mount Sinai Hospital for ten years as an Acute Care Nurse for the elderly. She is also certified in Gerontological Nursing. During her years in Mount Sinai, she shared her knowledge and experience with new nurses and nursing students. She loves working with the elderly and takes great pride in healing their wounds.

Maria Reid, MS, APRN, BC, WCC (Nurse Practitioner)

Maria is a licensed Advanced Practice Nurse in the state of New Jersey and is wound care certified. She received her Family Nurse Practitioner master's degree from Georgetown University in Washington, District of Columbia. She joined Wound Healing Solutions in 2010. She brings years of experience in geriatrics, incontinence management, and nursing education to our practice.

Her background consists of acute care nursing at Georgetown University Hospital, where she obtained her certification in medical-surgical nursing. Maria worked at Georgetown University Hospital, a magnet teaching hospital, for a number of years. She was able to meet the multi-faceted needs of chronically ill patients and was noted for being an advocate, being voted unit nurse of the year in 2006 as a result.

Maria has a passion for educating her patients and patient's families as well as mentoring nursing students. Currently she works in her spare time at Passaic Community College in Passaic, New Jersey as a nursing resource coordinator, holding the responsibilities of mentoring and tutoring.

Karen Landau, MS, APRN, BC (Nurse Practitioner)

Karen Landau is a Family Nurse Practitioner who holds dual board certifications from both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and from the American Nurses Association. She also holds dual licensure in both New York and New Jersey.

Karen joined WHS in 2010, bringing with her a broad base of over 20 years of clinical experience in both acute and chronic care. Her experience includes intensive care, post anesthesia, medical surgical, internal medicine, home care, and cosmetic dermatology.

Karen received her Masters Degree in Nursing from Felician College and her Baccalaureate and Associates Degrees in Nursing from Pace University. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society for Nurses.

Karen says, "It is an honor to work with this exceptional team of experts. I am pleased to have the opportunity to utilize my experience in a rewarding position that enables me to help improve the lives of others."

Catherine (Kate) McBride, LPN

Meeting the practice's needs for expanded clinical and technologic support, Ms. Catherine (Kate) McBride joined Wound Healing Solutions in 2008 as an LPN. After graduating from Mercer County Vocational School, Kate completed her LPN education. Serving as her class president, Kate received awards for academic achievement.

Kate is accountable for the production of images that assist the clinicians of Wound Healing Solutions to visualize tissue beneath the surface of the wound to document undermining, sinus tract formation, sub-wound edema, and foreign bodies. In addition to this, she is instrumental in assisting the documentation of the effectiveness of wound treatments.

Kate brings Wound Healing Solutions over eleven years of clinical experience in the long-term care setting. She has held various positions in hospice care, acute care and home care throughout her tenures.

Fred Steinberg (Marketing Manager)

Fred Steinberg has joined Wound Healing Solutions as our marketing and sales manager. He brings over 20 years of experience within the medical and pharmaceutical industries, working for such companies as B.D. and Smith & Nephew.

He has always focused on a client centered approach, ensuring that all his "partners" receive the highest quality service available. His quick wit and sense of humor helps build lasting relationships with all his accounts.

Fred is very pleased to be part of this Patient 1st, Wound Care organization and bringing its message and solutions to our friends in the nursing facilities.

Cindy Andrews (Office Manager)

Cindy Andrews brings over 21 years of administrative experience to Wound Healing Solutions. Cindy provides office coordination, internal administrative support and records management for the practice. In addition to attending to the practice's day-to-day office needs, she also provides Billing and Records Management services. Cindy is proficient in Altapoint medical practice software and Microsoft software applications.

Prior to joining Wound Healing Solutions in 2004, Cindy worked for Tri-com from November 1990 to October 2001 where she was the purchasing manager as well as the HR payroll manager. Some of Cindy's responsibilities were purchasing product and managing inventory level as well as handling the payroll.

Cindy says "I have enjoyed being part of the company's success and I am looking forward to another 20 plus years...."

Joan Beck (Medical Transcriptionist)

After completing two courses at Gloucester County College for medical terminology and billing, Joan joined Wound Healing Solutions in March 2007 as our medical transcriptionist. Joan provides documentation support and organization for the clinical staff of the practice. She maintains the electronic medical records for day-to-day visits and assists in accounts receivable operations. Joan is proficient in Altapoint medical practice software and Microsoft office suite.

Prior to joining Wound Healing Solutions, Joan worked for Precision Orthotics Laboratory from May 2000 to March 2007 as a shipping and receiving manager and quality control technician. Additionally during this time, Joan worked for Acme Markets.

Joan says "I was extremely grateful to find such a wonderful company (WHS). They have given me a wonderful opportunity to work for a compassionate and caring company. I felt like I was part of the family. The staff has been so understanding and patient with me."

Ann Marie DuCigno (Billing Specialist)

Ann Marie DiCugno brings over 27 years of medical office experience to Wound Healing Solutions. Providing a wealth of knowledge in medical billing and coding, Ann Marie provides office support for the day-to-day operations. With a background in acute care as well within many outpatient settings, she brings forth a diverse perspective. She has real-time experience in administrative and financial operations, as well as management experience in business office administration, billing and coding compliance and collection management services. Ann Marie has been instrumental in solidifying our billing and collections efforts while maintaining a healthy relationship with our patients.

Prior to joining our team, Ann Marie began her medical career with Lankenau Hospital as a unit secretary. After which she joined Cross Keys Physical Therapy and eventually became their billing manager.