Comprehensive primary care for aging well.

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Tanasia Bell, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Tan Bell is a Nurse Champion at Patina, where she meets with patients in their homes and works with their Patina primary care practitioner (PCP) and Patina Health Champion to ensure they get the care they need to thrive and reach their health goals. 

A nurse for more than ten years with a bachelor's degree in nursing from North Carolina AT&T State University, Tan is well-prepared to provide exceptional care for her patients. She’s also a certified CPR and First Aid instructor with the American Red Cross.

Before joining Patina, Tan worked at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Surgery in Baltimore, MD, working closely with older patients. Earlier in her nursing career, she worked as a home health nurse as well as a nurse in a long-term care facility. Her decision to join Patina stems from her desire to be at the forefront of providing long-overdue and much-needed attention and support for older adults, whom she feels are often overlooked and forgotten in the healthcare system. 

During her spare time, Tan loves watching movies or binge-watching her favorite TV shows, creating fun memories with her 7-year-old son, and unwinding on Caribbean vacations. She also enjoys eating at Steak 38 Restaurant and cheering on the Charlotte FC soccer team. 

Tan’s inspirational quote: “Happy are those conscious of their spiritual need” - Matthew 5:3.

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Willa Bowie, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Willa Bowie, RN, is a Patina nurse champion. She plays a key role in providing quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, serving as a hands-on care provider who is on the patient’s dedicated care team. 

Willa earned an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree from Herzing University and has a diverse background in healthcare. She has cared for older adults in their homes, long-term care facilities, and skilled nursing facilities, and also spent a year as a travel Hospice RN Case Manager, providing compassionate care primarily in patients' homes. 

Inspired by Patina's commitment to honoring and supporting individuals as they age, Willa's joined Patina based on her desire to be a part of a ‘trailblazing company’ that wholeheartedly values and celebrates older adults and the aging experience. 

Outside of work, Willa enjoys singing karaoke and is exploring a newfound interest in biking. She also finds joy in swimming, traveling, sightseeing, and spending quality time with her family. She lives in Charlotte, NC, where she appreciates the local dining scene (Mariah's Tacos is her go-to!). Willa also loves visiting the Whitewater Center, watching movies at Concord Mall and cheering on her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.

Willa considers her family her greatest source of motivation – they provide the daily fuel she needs to make a difference in people's lives.

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Hee Cho, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Hee is a Nurse Champion at Patina. A graduate of the University of Virginia’s nursing program, Hee brings 25 years of nursing experience to her role. Working with her patients virtually, Hee supports her patients at every step of their care journey, from answering questions about treatments and therapies to being on hand to navigate confusing healthcare events.

Hee admires her parents, aunts, uncles and neighbors for the support they’ve provided her as she’s worked to achieve her dreams. That gratitude has fueled her passion for caregiving, and today, she is able to pay it forward through her work. Patina, Hee says, is unique in that it allows loved ones to easily be part of patients’ care, and ensure they have the support they need to enjoy a healthy aging experience.

Hee spent the first decade of her nursing career in telemetry, cardiothoracic, and heart and lung transplant step-down units, as well as trauma and general surgery in the ICU, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She also has an extensive case management background, related to Medicare complex cases and readmission reduction. Hee also worked as a utilization review nurse at Aetna for acute care admission, long term acute care admission, acute rehab and skilled nursing care admission.

Hee is a long-time resident of the Philadelphia suburbs, where she currently resides with her family. In her free time, Hee loves to read and listen to music, and is learning how to crochet. She has learned plenty of lessons from her patients, but foremost among them is to be humble and kind.

Hee’s Favorite Quote: “Do not complain about growing old. It is a privilege denied to many” – Mark Twain

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Ruth Manning, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Ruth is a Nurse Champion at Patina, where she meets her patients in person in their homes to ensure they receive the healthcare and aging experience they want and deserve. Ruth is a graduate of Abington Dixon School of Nursing and West Chester University, and has been a Board Certified Gerontological Nurse for over 10 years. Having worked with older adults for over two decades, Ruth strongly believes all people should be treated with respect and dignity. She believes healthcare should be easily accessible and convenient, and loves seeing her patients happy in their homes, receiving the care they need where they are most comfortable.

Ruth’s passion for caring for older adults stems from her experience with her own parents and their struggle to receive the care they wanted and deserved. Her favorite aspect of her role at Patina is the time she gets to spend listening and learning from the older adults she cares for.

A former high school and college science teacher, Ruth was born and raised in New York, and moved to South Philadelphia, where she enjoys local cuisine and watching the Eagles. In her free time, Ruth loves taking long walks through Philly’s neighborhoods and parks, and treasures the time she gets to spend with her three daughters.

Ruth’s Favorite Quote: “Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” – Vincent Van Gogh

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Marshalee Markland, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Marshalee is a Nurse Champion at Patina, where she provides comprehensive care to older adults in the comfort of their home. As a Nurse Champion, Marshalee is able to address any concerns her patients have and follow up on any needs that require in-person care.

With a nursing degree from East Stroudsburg University, Marshalee brings over 20 years of nursing experience to her patients. Marshalee joined Patina because she is able to provide older adults the level of care she would want her own loved ones to receive. Marshalee works tirelessly to ensure her patients feel valued, empowered, supported and respected. She believes that by building a trusting relationship with her patients, she is able to help them live a full and independent life.

Marshalee resides in Lansdowne, where she enjoys spending time with her family. Being a nurse is Marshalee’s life’s work — she cannot think of anything else she would rather do. In her own words, “I have found that there is so much valuable life knowledge and wisdom that can be learned from older adults,” and she appreciates the opportunity to incorporate those lessons into her own life.

Marshalee’s Favorite Quote: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”

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Chris Pierce, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Chris Pierce, RN, is a Nurse Champion at Patina, where she meets patients in the comfort of their own homes – assessing their needs and providing care to help them live their best lives as they age. 

With nearly 40 years of nursing experience, Chris obtained her Nursing Diploma from the Frankford Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia and an Associates Degree from Penn State University. She has delivered care to pediatric and geriatric patients alike, both in the home and in hospital settings, bringing a great depth of knowledge to the Patina team. Patina’s patient-centered approach to care allows Chris to get back to the basics of why she became a nurse without the distractions that often come with working at a large health system. 

Chris resides in Springfield, PA, where she lives with her rescue dog, Cooper, and cat, Lucy. She is a proud mother to three grown children and enjoys spending time at the Jersey Shore – her self-described “happy place” – with her 1-year-old granddaughter and family. She enjoys riding her bike, being active outdoors, and is an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles. Go Birds! 

A favorite quote that inspires Chris: “Let your Faith be bigger than your fear.”

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Brooke Randall, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Brooke Randall, RN, is a Nurse Champion at Patina, where she meets patients in their homes – building meaningful connections, assessing their needs and collaborating with them and other care team members to achieve their health goals.

Originally from the Midwest, Brooke has a B.A. in Athletic Training from North Central College in Illinois and a nursing degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Michigan. She has deep experience in home-based care and was previously a nurse case manager who supported an array of patients and their diverse medical and well-being needs. Earlier in her career, Brooke was a Licensed Athletic Trainer and Massage Therapist.

Brooke is driven by her dedication to providing compassionate, individualized care for older adults and finds inspiration in making a positive impact on their lives. It’s this drive that is well-aligned to Patina’s mission of improving the healthcare and aging experience for older adults – and ultimately what drew Brooke to Patina.

Married for 25 years with three children, Brooke moved to the Charlotte area four years ago and now lives in Fort Mill, SC. She appreciates the area’s local charm, particularly strolling along the Catawba River at the Riverwalk Park in Rock Hill. When she’s not working, Brooke enjoys walking and swimming at the local YMCA. She also loves supporting her daughters' soccer and cheer competitions and rooting for the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

Brooke’s favorite quote: "People are the undisputed experts on themselves. No one has been with them longer, or knows them better, than they do themselves" - Bill Miller.

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LaKisha Blackwell

Patina Health Champion

LaKisha is a Patina Health Champion – or, in her words, “the person my patients didn’t know they needed.” She works hand-in-hand with her patients to coordinate their care, answer their questions and seek resources to ensure her patients receive the healthcare and aging experience they want and deserve.

A graduate of Penn State and a former elected official in Montgomery County, Kisha has spent much of her life helping people. She joined Patina because she wanted to be able to help her patients lead their own care, amid the often confusing healthcare landscape. Kisha finds joy in spending time with her patients and getting to know them in the context of who they are and what they value. Having worked on the health plan side of the healthcare industry, she knows her way around benefits.

Born and raised in Chester, Pa., Kisha currently lives in Montgomery County with her husband and their children. Kisha says she enjoys the walkability of her neighborhood and the friendliness of her community. She runs her own jewelry business at home, and is fond of traveling, experiencing new cultures and being on the water. Her friends, she says, call her “Cruise Kisha.”

Kisha’s Favorite Quote: “Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” – Oprah Winfrey

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Chris Connell

Patina Health Champion

Chris Connell is a Health Champion at Patina, where he is a “go-to” resource for patients –  helping to ensure they are seen and heard at every step of their healthcare journey, providing support for care navigation and coordination, and advocating for them as needed. With a deep appreciation for working with older adults, Chris enjoys cheering on patients when they achieve their goals and offering resources to help them overcome any barriers to care they may face. A lot of his time is spent helping patients get the care they need – scheduling appointments, addressing insurance coverage questions, handling legwork, securing needed resources, answering questions, and much more. In short, he’s here for patients to get the care they deserve.

A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in health services and a master’s degree in rehabilitation services from Arcadia University, Chris has a strong background in healthcare. He previously worked in pharmacy services for UPMC Health Plan and as a rehabilitation aide at various outpatient rehabilitation clinics. Chris cites the company’s clear vision for rethinking how care is delivered to better serve adults 65+ in a more accessible and personalized manner as what drew him to Patina.

Chris resides in Montgomeryville, PA, where he lives with his parents. He loves to roller skate, practice yoga, read, crochet, and attend concerts – especially at his favorite venue, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, where he enjoys taking in a beautiful view of the city skyline from the lawn while listening to great music. 

When asked, Chris shared a favorite quote that inspires him: “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa

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JaCarla Royall

Patina Health Champion

JaCarla is a Patina Health Champion. She is the go-to advocate on her patients’ care team, working with Primary Care Practitioners, nurses, specialists and loved ones to ensure her patients get the healthcare and aging experience they deserve. As a Health Champion, JaCarla has mastered the art of authentic listening. JaCarla joined Patina because her passion is helping people, and she’s able to do that by being someone her patients know will have answers whenever they call with questions.

JaCarla is a graduate of La Salle University, and has over a decade of experience working in healthcare, primarily on the insurance and benefits side of the healthcare system. She draws on this experience often to help her patients better understand what’s available to them through their health plan. JaCarla strives to give her patients the same quality of service she would want her own family to receive, and she does that by making sure she not only hears her patients, but listens to what they have to say.

Originally from Chicago, JaCarla currently resides in Mount Airy with her husband and their two children. In her free time, JaCarla enjoys participating in fun activities with her family, whether it’s having cousins over to the house, visiting museums or organizing playdates.

JaCarla’s Favorite Quote: “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” – Maya Angelo

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Valerie Voluntad

Patina Health Champion

Valerie is a Patina Health Champion, where she works closely with her patients as part of their care team to ensure they have everything they need to live and age well. As a Health Champion, Valerie is the go-to advocate for her patients – or, in her words, their “cheerleader for anything related to health and wellness.”

Valerie, a graduate of Lincoln University, has worked in social services and healthcare for most of her career. She has extensive knowledge of how healthcare works and enjoys helping her patients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system to receive the care they need, when they need it. Valerie joined Patina because she loves helping her patients. In her words, “They come with a tapestry of stories about their lives, with knowledge of learned experiences.”

In her free time, Valerie enjoys cooking for company, gathering with friends and family (especially her two grandsons), going to the beach, walking trails and practicing mindfulness and yoga. Valerie grew up in a family of artists, and the creative gene did not skip a generation – she loves to paint whenever she has a chance. Valerie lives in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, where she likes to frequent her favorite Thai and sushi restaurants, and catch up with her community in the local coffee shop.

Valerie’s Favorite Quote: “To the world, you may be one person; but to one person, you may be the world.” – Dr. Seuss

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Nina Hernandez, RN

Patina Nurse Champion

Nina is a Patina Nurse Champion — or, in her words, a “jack of all trades.” Nina’s role is to work closely with her patients’ Primary Care Practitioner and Health Champion to make sure they get the care they need. Nina does everything from having important discussions with patients about preventive care and wellness to helping families through confusing or critical healthcare events. Nina was fortunate enough to grow up in the same home as her maternal grandparents and right next door to her paternal grandparents. She says their own healthcare experiences deeply impacted her, and motivated her to pursue a career in healthcare and join Patina.

A graduate of SUNY Purchase College and Frankford Hospital School of Nursing, Nina approaches patient care the way she would want someone to care for her family and loved ones, and strives to ensure her patients know she is always in their corner. Before becoming a nurse, Nina received her undergraduate degree in literature, which is perhaps one reason why she loves taking time to listen to the stories her patients share with her.

In her free time, Nina likes to go on long runs, travel and spend time with her husband and their dog. Nina lives in Philadelphia, where she loves to spend time with her tight-knit community. Her neighborhood, she says, is the kind of block where you can knock on someone’s door for a cup of sugar or a few eggs.

Nina’s Favorite Quote: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandhi