We are excited to introduce our newest Great Plains QIN team members; Carrie Sorenson, PharmD, Carolyne Tufte, LPN, Susan Wilcox, RN and Stephanie Hanson, RN, BSN.
These four individuals will serve as Quality Improvement Advisors and will support healthcare partners and community-based efforts to improve care in the Dakotas. They each bring a diverse skill set, a wealth of industry knowledge and patient care experiences. We are fortunate to add them to our team and expand our capacity to serve our communities. Throughout the next few weeks, we will introduce each one individually. This week, we get to learn a bit more about Stephanie.
Stephanie Hanson, RN, BSN | Quality Improvement Advisor
I have been an RN for 30 plus years in a wide variety of areas, including critical care, labor and delivery and anesthesia pain center. I am passionate about wanting to help others in our community find ways to help manage their health care, provide resources to patients and facilities and to have an end goal of improving their overall health.
I work for the South Dakota Foundation for Medical Care (SDFMC) and will be supporting the Great Plains QIN team as a Quality Improvement Advisor. I look forward to finding the areas that I can help with and make a difference in the lives of others and help improve their quality of care. When I learned of this opportunity, I thought it would be a great fit as it aligns with my career goals and I know I will be making a difference; I am really excited to be part of the organization.
I am married to Chad and we have three beautiful children, Alyssa 27, (son-in-law, Cole), Kaylee, 22, (soon to be son-in-law, Matt) and Tyus, 19. My family is my world. We own a lake cabin and that’s where we love to spend our time; we have many memories there and look forward to making many more. My parents are my rock and have taught me to have a caring heart, to love others and remain strong in my faith!
We are fortunate to have a solid team of qualified and committed individuals on our Great Plains QIN team. Visit the Who We Are page of our website for a list of team members and their contact information. (please note; we are in the process of adding our newest team members).