Meet the Leadership Team
Krystin Albert BSN, RN Director of Home and Hospice Services, Interim Executive Director
Earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Rivier College. Krystin has over 20 years of an extensive healthcare experience across the continuum care. Her previous experience in rehabilitation and subacute care provides a wealth of knowledge. In her role as Director of Homecare, she is dedicated to the continued development of the Home Care program and team to ensure that the community needs are met. Krystin’s understands there is a rising need for quality care services for seniors. Her desire to make a difference brought her to Franklin VNA & Hospice 6 years ago. Her nursing career has been dedicated to creating high quality, reliable systems of care and developing the next generation of nurses and health care professionals to lead in these ever-changing times.
Kristin M Jordan, MSN, RN, CHHCM, CHCM Manager of Education/Quality & Private Duty
Received her Master of Science in Nursing degree at Southern New Hampshire University, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Southern Maine. Kristin focuses her holistic clinical experience and expertise on fostering community health and wellness through the continuum of care by growing her field clinician and support services teams in the role of Manager of Education/Quality & Private Duty. Her professional background includes surgical oncology at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at HCA’s Centennial Medical Center in Nashville TN, as well as academic clinical instruction, and medical oncology at a local community hospital. Kristin holds certifications in both Home Health and Hospice Case Management. Her greatest professional passion is equipping Franklin VNA & Hospice staff with the most current and innovative evidence-based resources and education to promote superior care out in the field, and delivering to patients and their families the tools and empowerment necessary to reach their greatest level of independence.
Elizabeth Chang, RN BS Provider Educator
Holds an Associate of Science in Nursing, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology. Elizabeth brings over 15 years of experience to us. Elizabeth began her career in New York City as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Elizabeth's expertise extends to ob/gyn practice, pediatric home care nurse, home infusion therapy nurse, nurse practice educator and director of nursing with a long-term care facility. She is now the Hospital and Physician Liaison for Franklin VNA & Hospice. She is the Vice Chair on the Choose Franklin Advisory Council and active in the Franklin VNA & Hospice outreach events such as Community Day and local health fairs.
Listen to her TEDx talk on the importance of choosing local health care at the TEDx Trestle View Park event, which can be found here: Break your leg local | Elizabeth Chang | TEDxTrestleViewPark
Listen to her TEDx talk on the importance of choosing local health care at the TEDx Trestle View Park event, which can be found here: Break your leg local | Elizabeth Chang | TEDxTrestleViewPark
Michael Lard, Information Technology Manager
Provides leadership for the continued development of an innovative, robust, and secure information technology environment throughout Franklin VNA & Hospice. Michael brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience in information systems, information technologies, and operations. Michael oversees the architecture and implementation of all operational and business support systems that the organization uses to operate and manage the business. He began his tenure with the Franklin VNA & Hospice in 2002. Mike served in the US Navy for six years where he was trained as an Electronics Technician and stationed on the USS Seattle. While serving our country Michael was responsible for various satellite and long-range communications systems and was instrumental in the transition from an onboard mainframe system, to a network system. He received multiple awards for ensuring the readiness for the Y2K switch. Michael’s experience includes System Administrator. Michael played a vital role in the implementation of the Franklin VNA & Hospice Electronic Medical Record system.
Jennifer Boyce, Interim Revenue Integrity Manager
Holds an Associate’s Degree in Medical Billing and Coding, specializing in both finance and accounting. Jenny has been in the healthcare industry for 8 years and has been a valuable asset for the Franklin VNA & Hospice over the past 2 years. As the Interim Revenue Integrity Manager, Jenny manages the Agency’s medical billing and accounts, has streamlined patient billing, collections, and the process of reimbursement practices. Jenny works with senior management to develop the annual operating budget for review and approval by the board of directors. She also prepares monthly financial reports for analysis and contributes to the maintenance of an accurate, up-to-date general ledger. She also provides daily hands-on service to internal and external stakeholders large and small, offering timely, creative solutions to meet their needs.
