“Ogeechee Area Hospice strives to provide physical, emotional and spiritual support and relieve pain in all spheres. Our leadership team works together to ensure that our care facilitates maximum comfort and quality of life for people of all ages living with advanced, life-limiting illnesses and to their loved ones facing loss.

We emphasize a life-affirming approach to hospice care, with a focus on comfort, dignity and choice.”

Nancy Bryant RN, MSN
Executive Director  

 
 

Nancy Bryant RN, MSN, Executive Director
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Georgia Southern College (Summa Cum Laude)
Masters in Community Nursing, Georgia Southern College

1994: Founding Director Ogeechee Area Hospice
2001: Jimmy Crocket Humanitarian Award
           College of Health and Professional Studies, 
                School of Nursing
2005: Distinguished Alumna of the Year
           College of Health and Human Sciences, 
           Georgia Southern University
Member: Board of Directors Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization


 

Linda Dickerson RN, BSN, CHPN, Director of Clinical Services
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Emory University

Linda joined Ogeechee Area Hospice as Director of Clinical Services in 2001 with 25 years of experience in home health care management.

2003: Certified in Hospice and Palliative Nursing



 

Charlotte Edwards LCSW, Coordinator of Bereavement Services
Education:
Masters of Science in Social Work, University of Georgia

Charlotte came to Ogeechee Area Hospice in 2000 with a broad work history.  Certified in grief counseling, Charlotte also serves as the lead Inpatient Center Social Worker.

Dr. John S. Gerguis, Medical Director
Education:
University of Texas Medical School - 1991
University of Kentucky School of Medicine: General Surgery - 1996
University of Tennessee School of Medicine: Family Practice - 1999
Certified by the American Board of Family Practice
In private practice: Total Health, Center for Family Medicine

Dr. Gerguis joined Ogeechee Area Hospice in 2001.


 

Carol Hollingsworth RN, Coordinator of Quality Assurance
Education:
Emmaus Bible College: Biblical Studies and Christian Education
Watts Hospital School of Nursing; Durham, NC

Carol joined Ogeechee Area Hospice in 2002 with over 25 years of experience in Home Care Nursing and Quality Management. 


 

Barbara Brag RN, BSN, CHPN
Coordinator of Nursing Assistant Services & Employee Health
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Georgia Southern University

Barbara joined Ogeechee Area Hospice in 2006 with years of home hospice care experience.

2009: Certified in Hospice and Palliative Nursing


 

Alona Moseley RN, BSN, CHPN, Inpatient Center Manager
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Murray State University, Kentucky

Alona began her career with Ogeechee Area Hospice in 1999.

2001: Certified in Hospice and Palliative Nursing
2008: Promoted Inpatient Center Nurse Manager


 

Belinda Nelson, Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Social Service Emphasis
Georgia Southern University

Belinda joined Ogeechee Area Hospice in 2004.


 

Tiffany G. Varnadoe, Business Manager
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business, University of South Carolina (Cum Laude)

Tiffany joined Ogeechee Area Hospice in 2005 with a vast background in nursing home business management and accounting.