Paula Fischer, Human Resources Coordinator

Paula is our Human Resources Coordinator.  She has worked in the medical environment for over 30 years.  She enjoys spending time with her grand-children and traveling.  She loves her job and  the great team of ladies she works with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie Hite

Stephanie has been an LVN since 2006. She is the office manager at BHH. She spends her free time reading, working in the yard and enjoying family. She helps create the family atmosphere that is embraced by the employees here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whitney Medina DON

Whitney has been in nursing for 12 years. She has been working for Ballinger Home Health for the last 5 years and currently serves as the director of nursing. She enjoys spending time with her family, taking road trips, and shooting clay pigeons. Hearing patients amazing stories is one of the things she enjoys most about working at Ballinger Home Health.  Helping patients stay in their homes as long as they can is very fulfilling.

 

                                                                                     

 

 

 

Kaci Gully

Kaci has been a nurse in the telemetry unit at Shannon Hospital. She received her RN in December of 2016.  Kaci is currently the Assistant DON. As many of the other nurses, she enjoys the family atmosphere and her close relationship with clients. She likes spending time in the yard, being with family and shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Has been a nurse for 10 years and was a caregiver 10 years before that.  She has worked with both children and the elderly. Stephanie specializes in hospice care. She loves her patients and enjoys helping them in the end of life care.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Smith, RN

Jessica has been a nurse for 7 years. She has served in the medical field for 12 years.  She loves being able to serve others in need.  Nursing is not just her job, it’s her passion and is a privilege.  She enjoys family time, going on trips, doing crafts, and fishing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brandi Carlisle, CNA

Brandi has been a CNA for 12 years.  She enjoys hunting, fishing and watching her daughter play softball.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keira Carlisle

Keira is an administrative assistant at BHH. She graduated from Ballinger high school in 2016 and has worked at Sonic and Allsups before coming to work here. She enjoys spending time with her son and her friends.  She says she loves everything and everyone at BHH.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margarita Pinon, CNA

Margarita has been a CNA for 8 ½ years.   She has been with home health for 2 ½ years.  She loves visiting with her patients everyday and seeing them smile.  She has 3 kids that take up the rest of her time with sports and enjoying life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shea Donica

Shea has been an LVN for 8 years. She has worked in nursing homes and hospitals before coming to BHH. One of her greatest joys is being a mom. She also does CrossFit. She delights in seeing people in their homes where they are the most happy and comfortable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debbie Lemons, RN

Debbie was actually born in Ballinger a “few” years ago, but she grew up in Abilene/Wylie.  She went to nursing school in San Antonio and worked in Cardiac Care in hospitals in San Antonio and Abilene.  She found her calling when she started working with Hospice patients and their families 4 years ago.  She is in Ballinger because she was ready for a change of pace in the town of the 2 minute traffic jam and a non - corporate atmosphere of Ballinger Home Health.

 

 

 

 

 

Angela Fuentes

Angela has been in the customer service business for 15 years. She is an administrative assistant and enjoys working with people. Her kids are her greatest joy. She also enjoys hiking and movies. When speaking of BHH, she says she appreciates the hard-working women and the pleasant family atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Luna, Maintenance

Mike has been with Ballinger Home Health for a year.  He loves the staff and his job.  He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his children and family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Becky Kresta

Becky has been an LVN for 31 years and has been at BHH for 17 of those years. Becky enjoys fishing, cooking, and reading. “I love one on one contact with patients. Many of our patients get to stay home because we help them manage there. I love getting up and coming to work every day. WE have a great group!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dietta Lence

Dietta has her BSN from Tarleton State University. She was a nurse for 7 years at Abilene Regional before coming to BHH 2 years ago. She enjoys taking care of her 3 aquariums as well as attending her church.  She loves being a mom. When asked about her work Dietta says, “I like knowing I make a difference in someone’s life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cynthia Martinez

Cynthia has worked as an aid at BHH for 7 years. She enjoys seeing her patients and visiting with them. Cynthia likes helping them with their personal hygiene to make them feel better. She loves working in her yard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amy McKinney

Amy has been a geriatrics nurse for 6 years. She loves spending time with her family, playing golf, and fishing.

She values the family environment at BHH and loves the patients.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rhonda Kresta, LVN  

Rhonda has been a nurse for 35 years.  She enjoys reading, crocheting and spending time with family, especially her 3 grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crystal Guerrero, LVN

Crystal is from Coleman, Texas and became a LVN in 2015, graduating from Ranger College.  She has been in Home Health, Long Term Care and Pediatric Home Health.  She loves what she does because she gets to help people stay at home while receiving the care they need.   Crystal  enjoys family activities, traveling and nature.

 

 

 

 

 

Heather Rose 

Heather is an Administrative Assistant at Ballinger Home Health.  She has 3 children that keep her plenty busy when she is not at work.  She enjoys watching them play sports year round and the time they spend together.  She loves her job at BHH and getting to know the ladies she works with.

 

 

 

 

 

Hannah Weaver, CNA

Hannah has been a CNA for 2 years working in nursing homes and now at Ballinger Home Health.  She loves the one on one contact with the patients in the comfort of their own home.  Hannah enjoys spending time with her family.

 

 

 

 

Patricia Perez, CNA  

Patricia has worked as a CNA for 3 years.  She enjoys seeing her patients and visiting with them.  Making them feel better is her goal.  In Patricia’s  spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her family and spending quality time with her kids.

 

 

 

 

 

Cassie Diaz, LVN

Cassie is currently an LVN and is pursing her RN.  She began her geriatric career as a CNA and plans to continue care for the geriatric community.  God and family are most important to her.  When Cassie is not working she enjoys watching her kids play sports, playing co-ed softball, cooking and just being an active mom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Team

 

Michelle Aguilera

Michelle is the Ballinger Home Health Administrator. She is a registered nurse and has experience in post- partum care, gynecology, home health, and end of life care.  Michelle is also wound care certified.  She enjoys running, golf, baking, and her family. “This isn’t just a job, it’s a family. I love our teamwork. We always put the patient before ourselves, no matter the cost.” When speaking of Hospice of Ballinger Michelle says, “There are no words to describe how it feels to make one’s final days of life comfortable and peaceful. To be able to connect with a client and their family is a gift. I am proud to give my all to them every day.”

 

 

 

David Cowart

David is the owner of Ballinger Home Health.  Before he was the owner he worked 15 years here as the CFO. David enjoys golfing and is very active as community leader through the Rotary Club.  David insists that BHH is not primarily about the bottom line but about the patients. He leads through example.