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Numerous Certifications at Pella Regional Health Center
Date: January 25, 2010
PELLA, Iowa – The following Pella Regional Health Center employees have recently gained certifications in their professional areas of interest. These certifications validate their knowledge and express their dedication. Achieving certification status demonstrates distinct and specialized knowledge, thereby promoting quality of care for patients. They join a growing list of employees at Pella Regional who have gained a prestigious certification.
Carla McFarland, RD, LD, Dietitian in Diabetes Education at Pella Regional, achieved Certified Diabetes Educator status by successfully completing the certification examination for Diabetes Educator by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE). Candidates must meet rigorous eligibility requirements to be able to take the exam.
Heidi Heikes, RN, BSN, CWCN and Renee Visser, RN, BSN, CWON, CCCN, Nurses in Wound Care Center at Pella Regional, have passed their wound care certifications. This certification by the National Board of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses is extremely thorough and ensures that a nurse is knowledgeable and well-qualified to provide specialized care. A BSN, Master’s level courses and the completion of 50 hours of clinical work is required.
Linda Groenendyk, RN, Nurse in Cardiac Services at Pella Regional, is certified in cardiovascular nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. To obtain certification in cardiovascular nursing, a nurse must have a minimum of two years experience as a registered nurse, a minimum of 2,000 hours experience in the area of cardiovascular nursing, a minimum of 30 hours continuing education in area of cardiovascular nursing and pass a certification exam covering the topic of cardiac/vascular nursing.
Marty DenHartog, RN, Nurse in Obstetrics and Prenatal Educator at Pella Regional, is certified for maternal newborn nursing practice. The exam covers the nursing considerations associated with every stage of pregnancy and childbirth including reproductive anatomy, genetics, maternal fetal well-being, breastfeeding, maternal infections, normal newborn physiology, newborn cares and more.
Pella Regional Health Center is a not-for-profit provider of healthcare that is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its mission is to provide healthcare and healing services with Christian compassion. Information on Pella Regional Health Center and its clinics is available by calling Public Relations at 641-621-2358 or visiting the website, www.pellahealth.org.
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