Paula Pierce

Ms. Pierce was a part of the team that co-founded StoneGate. Prior to StoneGate, Ms. Pierce joined TORCH Health Care in January 1994 and was responsible for the company's Quality Assurance / Risk Management Program, the supervision of licensure and compliance with regulatory requirements and standards of practice, the development and initiation of operational policies and procedures, the supervision of program development, the Worker's Compensation Program, and the development of Safety Programs in all communities. Ms. Pierce has over 20 years experience as a registered nurse, primarily focused in geriatric care and quality assurance. She has also worked as a long-term care consultant, Director of Clinical Services in the home health industry and as a representative for several pharmaceutical companies specializing in geriatric nutritional and medical needs. Ms. Pierce has degrees in both nursing and psychology Midwestern University and has been specialty certified in psychiatric nursing, alcohol and drug abuse counseling, medical care analysis and intravenous therapy.