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Sterling Office:

Karma Anthony, L.P.N., Director of Nursing
Karma has been with MN since 1997.  She started as a Nursing Supervisor and was promoted to Director of Nursing in 2000.  Karma received her Practical Nursing License through the Galesburg School of Practical Nursing.  Prior to working for MN, Karma worked in physician's offices, long-term facilities and hospitals for 40 years.  

Mary Jean Baroncini, R.N., - Staff Health Care Coordinator
Mary Jean started working for MN in 1989.  Staff Health Care Coordinator/Flu Clinic Coordinator.  Mary Jean graduated  from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois.  Prior to working for MN, Mary Jean worked at a local hospital for 23 years.

Beth Sterk - Marketing Director/CPR Inst.
Beth has been with Mercy Nursing since 1993.  She began her Mercy Nursing career as a Staff Relief Scheduler and was promoted to Personnel Director in 1996 where she was a member of the Rock River Human Resource Professional Association.  In 2000, Beth received her certification as a CPR/BLS Instructor.  In 2007, Beth became the Marketing Director for the nursing division and also continues to coordinate all aspects of Staff Relief for ESSI/Mercy Nursing.  Beth's professional background of over 20 years includes sales/marketing, banking and customer service.   

Michelle Johnson - Scheduler
Michelle began working for MN in 1999 as an On-Call Scheduler. In 2000 she joined us in the office part-time in addition to being an On-Call Scheduler. Michelle has an Associates Degree in Fashion Merchandising and prior to working for MN, she was in retail management for over 20 years and also worked as an Ophthalmology receptionist for two local doctors.

Barb Young, R.N. - Agency Supervisor
Barb began working for MN in February 2003 as an R.N.  She initially worked as a field nurse until she joined the office staff in September 2003. She was the Supervising Nurse of the pediatric cases for the Department of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC), DCFS and IDPA.  In addition to her supervisory cases, she completed weekly skilled nursing visits and insurance assessments when needed.  During November 2007, Barb was promoted to the position of Agency Supervisor.  Barb received an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Sauk Valley Community College in May 1996.  Prior to her employment with MN, she worked for the State of Illinois for 27 years until her retirement in December 2002. 

Peggy Hicks, L.P.N. - Patient Care Coordinator
Peggy has been with MN since 2005.  Peggy is responsible for supervising field staff CNA's and homemakers.  She makes supervisory nursing visits every 60 days to private duty clients.  She also orders, picks, and sets up medications in mediplanners as scheduled.  Peggy received her Practical Nursing License through Sauk Valley Community College.  Prior to working for MN, Peggy worked in office nursing, nursing homes and hospitals for 22 years and has 4 years experience in home care.     

Melissa Irwin - Scheduler
Melissa started with MN in February of 2008. Melissa attended Sauk Valley Community College receiving her Associates Degree in early childhood education and vocal music in 2002. Prior to working for MN, Melissa worked at a local health clinic where she was a float receptionist and then became an ophthalmology technician, working there for five years. 

Kathleen Sarver, L.P.N., On-Call Nurse
Kathleen began working for MN in 1999.  She began working as a field nurse for our pediatric cases.  She then also became our on-call nurse.  Kathleen received her Practical Nursing License through Sauk Valley Community College. Prior to working for MN, Kathleen worked in nursing homes and as a private duty nurse.  

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