Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) is pleased to announce the addition of Sheila Smith to the hospice team. Smith will be working on the clinical team as a Registered Nurse.
Smith will be responsible for direct patient care, collaborating with other team members and physicians to provide the best care possible.
Prior to joining Hospice of the Rock River Valley, Smith worked in long term care and rehabilitative nursing, most recently at Dixon Healthcare.
Of her new position, Smith said, “While still in school, I was able to care for my sister who was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer. I knew then that hospice was my ultimate goal. I hope to be able to guide families and their loved ones through the process of end of life struggles. My goal is to ensure my patients are well cared for and kept as comfortable as possible through their journey,” Smith said.
She comes from a large family; she was one of 11 children. Smith and her husband have six grown children and six grandchildren. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, boating, amateur photography, and gardening.
HRRV exists to provide physical care and emotional support to people who are facing difficult end-of-life decisions. A team of doctors, RN’s, CNA’s, social workers, clergy, bereavement specialists, and volunteers ensure patients and families have the necessary support in their time of need. Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.
For more information call 815-625-3858 or visit www.hospicerockriver.org.
HRRV serves Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties and is a United Way agency.