Jennifer Kreutzer, RN, Director of Nurses
Lilly Abraham, Assistant Director of Nursing for Rehab and Skilled Nursing
Babu Abraham, Personal Care Administrator
Barbara Frongello, Assistant Director of Community Recreation
Lorraine Guyton, Director of Environmental
and Linen Services DepartmentsBill Hines, Director of Dining Services
Margi Johnson, Director of Community Education
and Co-Administrator for Personal CareMike Johnson, Director of Maintenance
Norbert Kuznicki, Director of Social Service
Jerry Lathrop, Director of Community Activities
Marianne Selhat, Director of Corporate Compliance
Jennifer Kreutzer, RN
Director of Nurses
jkreutzer@deer-meadows.org
During my formative years, my mother was very ill and my grandparents assisted in raising me. I was an only child and the oldest of grandchildren. My grandparents were my best friends and my confidants. As they shared their life stories with me, I grew and developed into the woman I have become. During the course of my life and as I continue to develop, the life lessons my grandparents shared with me have become my epiphany. I realized that even though we are of different generations, we have shared similar experiences. When I became an adult and I chose to go into the nursing profession, I knew from the life lessons they have shared, that I wanted to work with the senior population. My nursing goals are to not just treat the disease process but to care for the individual as a whole.
This past January as my grandmother became terminally ill, I was able to assist my family and my grandmother through this transition. From the moment of birth through all of our eventual deaths, we go through various transitions. I have realized that my profession is one of assisting our residents, patients, and families through their transitions.
I came to Deer Meadows in February 2002 as an RN Charge Nurse. My previous experience as a Charge Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, Supervisor, Unit Manager, Program Manager, RNAC/Case Manager, Assistant Director of Nurses, and Director of Nurses began following my completion of my education in May 1996. I have worked at other long-term care facilities and am very lucky to have found Deer Meadows during my career path. My philosophical belief in working in long-term care is one of a holistic approach for the resident, family, as well as the employees of Deer Meadows with respect, compassion, integrity, and creatively to obtain and maintain quality overall.
Lilly
Abraham
Assistant Director of Nursing for Rehab and Skilled Nursing
labraham@deer-meadows.org
Lilly Abraham is the Assistant Director of Nursing for Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center. Lilly began her employment at Deer Meadows in 1990 as a certified nursing assistant. After receiving her Registered Nursing license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Lilly was promoted to the 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. nursing supervisor position.
Lilly received her Associates Degree from the Bombay Hospital School of nursing in India. She served in the Middle East as a professional nurse until moving to the United States in 1989. Lilly understands and appreciates the importance of her duties and responsibilities. She works closely with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Management, all nursing staff and the Administrator to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. In addition to these duties, Lilly is committed to preserving residents’ dignity and independence.
Babu Abraham is the Personal Care Administrator of the Deer Meadows Residence. Babu was employed at Deer Meadows for the 5 years as a Medication Technician before being promoted to nursing supervisor of the rehab and skilled nursing center. Subsequently, he accepted the position of Personal Care Administrator. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Science and is a Registered Nurse. Babu is responsible for ensuring compliance with the state regulations for personal care as well as providing quality care and services to all residents living in the residential area of Deer Meadows. Babu finds fulfillment in spending time with residents and learning about their hobbies and families.
Babu is married with one daughter.
Hi my name Barbara Frongello,
I am employed at DMRC as the Assistant Director of Community Recreation at DMRC.
I was born and raised in Philadelphia, was married for 3½ years, and had my first child before moving to California at age 24. After I had my second child in California, I then pursued interest in the healthcare industry.
I had taken a course as a CNA at the Azusa Adult Education Center in Azusa, CA. during this course all the students needed to learn hands-on skills in a healthcare facility, which was at Emmanuel Healthcare in Glendora, CA. Working on my hand-on skills as a CNA the administrator at Emmanuel Healthcare asked if I would join her team in the activity department.
While working at this healthcare center I had attended a course at Citrus Community College for activity leadership in I and II and received a certificate upon my completion. In my work experience in nursing and activity/recreation retirement communities, I had advanced from a CNA to an activity aide up to Assistant and/or Director of Activities.
I lived as a single parent in California for a few years before I moved back to Philadelphia in to help my twin sister in caring for our dying older brother. It was the 9/11 incidents where lives were cut short; I had proceeded to see things differently and learned that each moment is precious. I wanted to be near my family and I realized there is no place like home and my home is in Philadelphia. I currently reside in the Northeast – Tacony section of Philadelphia.
Lorraine
Guyton
Director of Environmental and Linen Services Departments
lguyton@deer-meadows.org
As Director of the Environmental and Linen Services Departments, I have a combined team of 35 employees. I have over 15 years experience in the housekeeping and laundry fields and have served major hospitals before joining the Deer Meadows management team in 2003.
My career prior to environmental services was in law enforcement as I was a criminal investigator/special agent for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. I served with the Justice Department until my retirement in 1990 and decided to pursue a different career.
Throughout my entire career nothing has been more rewarding than working in a healthcare/personal/independent care environment.
Bill Hines is the Director of Dining Services. Bill is employed by Sodexho Senior Services and has been assigned as the Dining Director of Deer Meadows. Bill is responsible for the entire dining program. He and his team ensure that the dining experience for all residents in residential and healthcare are nothing less than optimal. The dining program includes 10 points of services for the residents. In addition to preparing and serving three meals a day for the residents, Bill and his team are charged with catering the numerous events that are held at Deer Meadows as well as the employee lunch program for the employees.
Bill graduated from Abington High School and holds an Associates Degree in Hotel Restaurant Management from Montgomery County Community College and a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in Food Systems Management.
Bill is married with two daughters.
Mike
Johnson
Director of Maintenance
mjohnson@deer-meadows.org
Mike Johnson has been employed at Deer Meadows since 2000 as the Director of Maintenance. Mike began his career in healthcare upon the completion of his certification in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. After serving another community, Mike came to Deer Meadows with the experience and skill needed to ensure that this community, which is about 250,000 square feet, is cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Mike, also serves as the Safety Officer. His responsibilities as the Safety Officer are inclusive of Fire and Emergency Disaster Planning and education for employees and residents on their responses in the event a disaster occurs. Mike works closely with the Human Resource Department and Education Department in planning educational sessions regarding safety for the employees and residents.Mike was born and raised in Langhorne, PA and attended school in the Neshaminy School District. He enjoyed playing sports and cherished the fishing trips with is father. Mike is happily married with two children and finds added fulfillment through his involvement with various ministries in his church.
Director of Community Education
and Co-Administrator for Personal Care
mjohnston@deer-meadows.org
Margi Johnston is a licensed nurse and first came to Deer Meadows in 2001 as a Nurse Staff Developer.
Her position requires her to utilize her nursing skills to conduct educational training programs/seminars for employees, to oversee nursing student programs and supervise receptionists and the facility’s transportation department. She has also studied and attained her certification for Personal Care Administrator and is an American Heart Association Instructor for CPR and First Aid. Those skills enable her to successfully teach the required DPW Medication Management classes for Personal Care Medication Techs. Margi is an active member of the Se-Panpha Committee for Front Line Staff. The committee is responsible for developing and scheduling educational workshops throughout the year which are presented in various Long Term Care facilities.
In addition to her daily responsibilities, Margi holds classes for several outside nursing schools taking part in clinical rotations at DMRC and monthly education practicum’s for residents. Margi is also the head of the “Staff Working All Together Team” ‘aka’ “S.W.A.T.T.” The committee aims and encourages teamwork among employees and encourages a positive approach to the overall mission at Deer Meadows.
Norbert
Kuznicki
Director of Social Service
nkuznicki@deer-meadows.org
Norbert "Norb" Kuznicki. is Director of Social Services. He has been employed at DMRC since August 1995. He started as a social worker and has been director of the department for the past 11 years.
Norb has a BA in Sociology/Gerontology from Shippensburg University with a minor in Psychology. He has an MA in Counseling from Trenton State College ( presently The State College of New Jersey). He is a member of the Executive Board of SSWANH (Social Service Workers Association of Nursing Homes).His is married to-Erin, and has two children, Brandon and Andrew.
Hi, my title is a little misleading. I’m a husband, a father of 3 boys, a family man, a people person, and a friend to many. My job is very rewarding. I coordinate the Recreation/Activity Department, the Gift Shop, the volunteer program, holiday decorating, and a variety of other programs offered at DMRC.
I have the responsibility to provide recreation, entertainment, special events, residents' trips and just plain FUN in every resident’s journey in life at DMRC.Through our Mission and Philosophy Statements, I am given the opportunity to encourage residents to live life to its FULLEST.I was born and raised in Northeast Philly, and attended Lincoln High School. I owned and operated two flower shops and a decorating company before advancing to my next stage in life here at DMRC.I have enjoyed this position for seven years. I am currently continuing my education opportunities to achieve my National Certification and maximize my knowledge to improve our programs for our residents. I received a pleasant surprise this year that I regard and treasure. I was voted Manager of the Year (2007) by the Board of Directors and my Peers.
Marianne
Selhat
Director of Corporate Compliance
mselhat@deer-meadows.org
Marianne has worked at Deer Meadows for almost five years and in Long Term Care for 30 years. Her educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Villanova University.
Her responsibilities at Deer Meadows encompass assessing and monitoring the quality of care delivered to the residents as well as directing the organizational activities related to Corporate Compliance.
Marianne is married and is the proud grandmother of two boys.
