Meet Stacey Holstad, Director of Nursing, The Gardens Long Term Care
How long have you been in your position? I started November 2015
Can you tell me a bit about your training? I started working in health care in 1984 at local Nursing Homes and Nursing assistant. Nursing Degree in 1994 from NIACC in Mason City Iowa. I have continued my education through the University of Iowa. I have been in Geriatric Nursing for most of my career and wouldn’t have it any other way. I truly love it.
What qualities make a good leader? Listen to hear versus listening to respond, Adaptability, Compassion, Willing to continue education and growth, Supports others in their roles
What are the most important skills you use as a leader? Listening, Experience, Compassion, Teacher
Please share an accomplishment you are especially proud of: I am proud of my career as a nurse and nursing leader and my family. Having a good work/ life balance. Please share a goal(s) for your area for 2022: COVID has really taken a toll on the Green House Model of care and living. I want to work with this team to see that vision. A social model of care versus and medical model. A home.
A short sentence or two about you personally: I do not like being the focus of attention, public speaking, or being put on the spot. I love to spend time with family and friends. I wear my emotions on my sleeve. Tears could be happy, sad, frustration, and just plain fatigue. I have a great sense of humor and like to joke around and have fun. I love to hear about and learn about others life stories, cultures and traditions. I do think laughter and good relationships are the best medicine.