Case Managers – NC
Kelly Kelton, RN, CCM
Kelly has been with Southern Rehab since February 2021. She joins the case management team with over 20 years of hospital and home health case management experience. Kelly maintains expertise in the following nursing areas: ICU/CCU, MedSurg, pulmonary, and rehabilitation.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Murse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Nursing degree from Haywood Community College – Clyde, NC
Service Area
- Asheville, NC and surrounding counties
Teresa Marshall, RN, BSN, CCM
Teresa has been with Southern Rehab Network Case Management Team since March 2025.
She joined the team with 14 years of RN experience. Areas of specialty include MedSurg, pharmacy nursing, home health and hospital case management, and utilization review. Teresa maintains a zeal for connecting patients with the appropriate healthcare resources to assist in their care, patient education, and patient advocacy.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Aspen University – Phoenix, AZ
Service Area
- Asheville, Morganton, Hickory, Hendersonville, Columbus, NC and Spartanburg, SC
Kari Seagraves, RN, CCM
Kari has been with Southern Rehab since January 2020. She joins the case management team with 20+ years of nursing experience.
Kari has expertise in orthopedics, medical/surgical, pulmonary and neurology.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Nursing degree from Haywood Community College – Clyde, NC
Service Area
- Asheville, NC and surrounding counties
Amber Stribling, RN, BSN, CCM
Amber joined the Southern Rehab Case Management in July 2022. She joins the team with over 17 years of nursing experience and 4 years of hospice case management expertise. Prior to coming onboard with the company, Amber worked as the Director of Clinical Services for a hospice company while maintaining a caseload of patients. Her strengths include assessing patients’ needs, patient advocacy, building strong client relationships, and establishing new business.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of South Carolina
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain University College of Nursing – North Brunswick Township, NJ
Service Area
- Asheville, NC and surrounding areas
Michelle Warner, RN, BSN, CRRN
Michelle has been with Southern Rehab Network Case Management Team since February 2025.
She joined the team with over 25 years of RN experience. Prior to her employment with Southern Rehab Network, Michelle worked as a Staff RN, Hospital Liaison, Director of Post Acute Transitions, and Director of Hospice overseeing clinical operations of home care and inpatient hospice. Areas of specialty include brain and spinal cord rehabilitation, cardiac, neurotrauma, orthopedics, MedSurg, pulmonary, inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation, home health, and hospice. She enjoys care coordination, case management, and contributing to patients’ progression to their next level of independence.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
- Master of Science in Health Administration – Trident University International, Cypress, CA
Service Area
- Asheville, Franklin, Sylva, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Morganton, NC & Johnson City, TN and surrounding areas
Crystal Finney, RN
Crystal has been with Southern Rehab Network Case Management Team since February 2025.
She joined the team with 10 years of clinical nursing experience. Areas of specialty include emergency medicine, trauma, ICU, and MICU. As an RN nurse serving the float pool for an ambulatory clinic, Crystal cared for patients in hematology, oncology, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, urgent care, immunology, and internal medicine. Crystal’s strengths are patient assessments, patient education, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote improved well-being for patients.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing – Forsyth Technical Community College, Winston-Salem, NC
Service Area
- Charlotte, Triad, Hickory, Boone, NC and surrounding areas
Marissa Hichman, RN, BSN
Marissa has been with the Southern Rehab Case Management Team since September 2024.
She joined the team with 7 years of RN experience – to include beside nursing, home health case management, and home health liaison. Her areas of nursing specialty are PCU/CCU and discharge planning for SCI, TBI and stroke patients.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Carolina University – Greenville, NC
Service Area
- Charlotte, Gastonia, Hickory, Shelby, Morganton, NC & Rock Hill, SC
Ellen Hintzen, RN, BSN, CCM
She has expertise in med/surg, orthopaedics, QA and catastrophic case management.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Service Area
- Charlotte and surrounding area
Gita Mauro, RN
She has been with the Southern Rehab Case Management team since April 2024. She joins the team with 19 years of clinical nursing experience. Prior to coming onboard with the company, Gita worked as a Clinical Nurse Reviewer performing quality reviews and assessments. She also served in a leadership role at a hospice facility. Gita maintains clinical expertise in the following areas: Progressive Care, MedSurg (including ortho, general surgery, and gyn surgery) hospice, and home health.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Carolinas College of Health Sciences – Charlotte, NC
Service Area
- Charlotte and surrounding areas
Patricia Morgan, RN, BSN, CCM
Patricia has been with the Southern Rehab Case Management team since June 2022.
She joins the team with over 24 years of clinical nursing experience and 10 years of home health case management expertise. Prior to coming onboard with the company, Patricia worked as a nursing supervisor and as a school nurse. Areas of clinical focus include Med/Surg, telemetry, and acute care, diabetic instruction, and physical therapy. Patricia has experience in serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, New York University – New York City, NY
Service Area
- Charlotte, NC and surrounding area
Shirley Roth, RN, BSN, CCM
Shirley has been with Southern Rehab since August 2018.
Shirley has 25 years of professional nursing experience as a staff nurse, nurse educator, and senior nurse consultant. Her case management and workers compensation experience include conducting telephonic assessments of injured workers. She has expertise in med/surg, PACU, emergency medicine, home health, and early intervention nursing.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of South Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Nursing degree from State University of New York College at Brockport, New York
Service Area
- Charlotte and surrounding area
Anissa Carroll, RN, CCM
Anissa joined Southern Rehab in November 2015.
With over 29 years of nursing experience, 6 years of workers compensation and field case management experience, Anissa maintains strong relationships with adjusters while coordinating care for her clients. Case management expertise in the following areas: CAT, orthopedics, pain management, trauma, and coordinating IMEs.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Forsyth Technical Community College – Winston Salem, NC
Service Area
- Winston Salem, NC and surrounding areas
Beth Hagler, RN, CCM
Beth joined the Southern Rehabilitation Network Team in 2019.
She has 30+ years of nursing experience and over 15 years of case management and worker’s compensation experience. Beth has expertise in catastrophic, TBI, orthopedic, and occupational health nursing.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Nursing degree from Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem, NC
Service Area
- Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Kernersville
Kelly Heath, RN, BSN, CCM
Kelly has been with Southern Rehab since 2016.
A former clinical services liaison, Kelly has expertise in assessing patient care needs and coordinating appropriate health services.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Nursing degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Service Area
- Greensboro and surrounding area
Robin Stockner, RN, BSN, CCM
Robin joined the Southern Rehab Network team in September 2020.
She joins the case management team with 20+ years of nursing experience. Robin’s nursing areas of specialty include orthopedics, renal, and cardiac. Prior to coming onboard with Southern Rehab, Robin worked in the workers’ compensation medical case management field for 8 years.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- BSN degree from Winston-Salem University – Winston-Salem, NC
Service Area
- Asheboro, NC and surrounding counties
Leslie Welch, RN, BSN, CCM
Leslie joins the Southern Rehab Case Management team with over 10 years of nursing expertise. Prior to coming onboard with the company, Leslie served Veteran patients on the Endoscopy Unit. Leslie has expertise in dialysis, pulmonary, ER, ICU and endoscopy.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Bachelor of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Wilmington- Wilmington, NC
Service Area
- Lexington, NC and surrounding areas
Cindy Clement, RN, BSN, CCM
Cindy joined Southern Rehab Network in November 2019. She joins the case management team with over 20 years of nursing experience and 10 years of workers’ compensation experience.
She maintains expertise in neurosurgery; neck, back, and spinal injuries; and pain management.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, NC
Service Area
- Raleigh, NC and Triangle area
Susan Marinos, RN, BSN, CCM
Susan has been with the Southern Rehab Case Management team August 2021. She brings over 30 years of nursing experience and 21 years of workers’ compensation experience to the team. Susan began her nursing career as an Occupational Health Nurse.
Her strengths as a Medical Case Manager are building strong relationships with patients and adjusters and communicating effectively to achieve the best outcomes. Susan maintains clinical knowledge in the following nursing areas and WC cases: CAT, multiple injuries, TBI, ortho, neurology, burns, and amputees.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Phoenix University online program
Service Area
- Angier, NC and surrounding areas
Kathy Good, RN, BSN, CCM
Kathy has been with Southern Rehab since 2001.
She has expertise in neurological, orthopaedic, burns, chronic pain and pain management, medical/surgical and multiple trauma cases.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Nursing degree from Russell Sage College in Troy, New York
Service Area
- Fayetteville, Pinehurst, Lumberton (Southeastern North Carolina)
Lynn Tew, RN, CCM
Lynn has been with Southern Rehab since May 2022. She brings over 25 years of clinical nursing experience, 14 years of workers’ compensation experience, and 14 years of medical case management expertise to the team. Lynn skillfully builds and maintains lasting relationships with adjusters, IWs and providers.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Nursing degree from Sampson Community College – Clinton, NC
Service Area
- Roseboro, NC and surrounding counties
Tammie Hester, RN, MSN, CCM
Tammie has been with the Southern Rehab Case Management team since February 2013. She joins the team with over 20 years of clinical nursing and management experience. Tammie sustains proficiency in the following nursing areas: orthopedics, spine, eye injuries and catastrophic injuries; including traumatic brain injuries.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Master of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ
Service Area
- Lumberton, NC and surrounding areas
Denise Ray, RN, CCM
Denise has been with Southern Rehab since July 2015.
She has expertise in orthopaedics and neurology, as well as public health nursing.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Associate Degree in Applied Science- Nursing – Rockingham Community College, Wentworth, NC
Service Area
- Wilmington, Southeastern NC
Tina Richardson, RN, BSN, CCM
Tina joined Southern Rehab Network in December 2019. She has over 20 years of nursing and workers’ compensation experience.
Tina maintains expertise in emergency medicine, amputations, brain injuries, and catastrophic cases.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, East Carolina University – Greenville, NC
Service Area
- Southeastern North Carolina
Karen Abshire, RN, BSN, CCM
Karen joined Southern Rehab Network in October 2019. She joins the case management team with over 30 years of nursing experience.
She has expertise in home health and hospice care. Karen is certified in wound care.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Old Dominion University – Norfolk, VA
- Certified Case Manager
Service Area
- Eastern NC
Jennifer Blizzard, RN, CCM
Jennifer has been with Southern Rehab since October 2021. She joins the Southern Rehab Case Management team with over 20 years of nursing expertise. Jennifer worked for a large health care system for several years serving patients within the family medicine discipline.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered nurse licensed in the state of North Carolina
- Certified Case Manager
Education
- Nursing degree, Lenoir Community College – Kinston, NC
Service Area
- Winterville, NC and surrounding areas
Shaunesta Marker, RN, BSN
Shaunesta joined the Case Management Team at Southern in July 2023.
She maintains over 20 years of nursing experience. Shaunesta has experience with Medicare and Medicaid populations in utilization review, concurrent review, and transfer to alternate levels of care; both long term and short term case management.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlin College of Nursing
Addison, IL
Service Area
- Elizabeth City, NC and the surrounding area
Crystal Sutton, RN
Crystal joined Southern Rehab Network in September 2024 with 21 years of nursing experience.
She brings over 10 years of hospice and home health case management expertise. Other areas of specialty include wound care, emergency medicine, MedSurg, chronic disease management, renal/neuro inpatient care, Endoscopy, and travel nursing
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing, Wayne Community College – Goldsboro, NC
Service Area
- Goldsboro, Greensboro, Jacksonville, New Bern, Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas
Brandi Wash, RN, BSN, CCM
Brandi joined Southern Rehabilitation Network in November 2023. She has over 18 years of nursing experience with 12 years in the home health field.
She has expertise in employee health, home health leadership, wound care, infusion services, chronic disease management, and field case management.
Licenses and Certifications
- Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, NC
Service Area
- New Bern, Morehead City, Jacksonville NC and surrounding areas