Victoria “Vicki” L. Karlovich
Dual BS, CMC, LPN/IVC, LNHA
1736 E. Sunshine St., Suite 718
Springfield, MO  65804
(417) 889-4357
Fax (417) 823-0390
Email:  vk@karlovichandassociates.com

EDUCATION:

1. Fordland High School (Fordland Missouri) – High School Diploma 1975
2. Havelock Vocational Technical School (Havelock, NC) – Emergency Medical Technician 1976
3. Omar Gibson Vocational Technical School (Reeds Spring, MO) – Practical Nursing Program 1986
4. Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield, MO) -  now Missouri State University Bachelor of Science Degree Organization Communications with a minor in Healthcare
   Management.  1991
5. Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield, MO) – now Missouri State University Bachelor of Science Degree (Comprehensive) Gerontology, 1997
6. Springfield Police Department (Springfield, MO) – Citizen’s Police Academy 1999
7. Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield, MO) – Victim Advocacy Certification 1999
8. Alzheimer’s Association (Springfield, MO office) – Train the Trainer for Alzheimer’s 2002

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

1. 1974 – 1975  St. John’s Hospital  (Springfield, MO)  Nurse Assistant
2. 1979 -  1980  St. John’s Hospital  (Springfield, MO)  Nurse Assistant
3. 1986 -  1987  Camp Finbrook  (Ozark, MO)  - Girl Scout Camp Nurse  (6 week camp session/year)
4. 1986 -  1988  Hospice of SW Missouri (Springfield, MO) – Licensed Practical Nurse
5. 1988 -  1989  Western Medical Services (Springfield, MO) – Home Care Supervisor/LPN
6. 1989 -  1994  Dignity Nursing Services (Ozark, MO)  - Chief Executive Officer/President (Private Duty In Home Nursing Services) – Changed to a Tender Loving Care franchise.
7. 1991 -  1995  Rose Homes, Inc. DBA Spanish Rose Home (Ozark, MO) – Owner & Administrator (Licensed Level One Residential Care Facility) Company was sold.
8. 1994 -  2002  Tender Loving Care (Springfield/Joplin, MO)  Franchisee & CEO (Licensed Home Health & In Home Care Agency – JCAHO Accredited) Purchased the franchise in 12/2002 – required a name change)
9. 1997 -  2005  Care Systems of SW Missouri , LLC (Springfield, MO) –Partner (Specializes in Home Care Technology – PERS, Medication Dispensers)    **Ownership Interest
10. 2002 – 2007  Healthcare Systems Inc. DBS Sacred Rose Healthcare (Springfield/Joplin, MO) – President & CEO
    (Licensed Home Health & In Home Care Agency)   **Ownership Interest
11. 2003 -  Present  Karlovich & Associates, Inc. (Springfield, MO) – President & GCM (Specializes in Care Management for all ages) **Ownership Interest

Employment Notes: 
1989 – 2007 (Dignity Nursing, Tender Loving Care & Sacred Rose Healthcare) my position with these companies did not change – only the name due to type of ownership).

I personally started Dignity Nursing, Spanish Rose Home, Care Systems and Karlovich & Associates from grass roots.  This included all aspects of operational, clinical and financial management.    I do not work in the day to day operations of Sacred Rose or Care Systems. 
My primary work is with Karlovich & Associates as a Geriatric Care Manager.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Intravenous Therapy  (LPN)  1987
2. Victim Advocate (Local)  2000
3. Geriatric Care Manager  (National)  2003 *Requires 15 CEU’s Annually

LICENSES:

1. Practical Nurse (Missouri) 1986
2. Nursing Home Administrator (National) 1991 *Requires 20 CEU’s Annually

MEMBERSHIPS:

1. Missouri League of Nursing (1989 – Present)
2. Missouri Alliance for Homecare (1994 – Present)
3. National Association for Professional Geriatric Care Manager NAPGCM (2003 – Present)
4. Midwest Regional Chapter of NAPGCM (2003 – Present)
5. Mid-Mo Unit of Midwest Regional Chapter of NAPGCM (2006 – Present)
6. Senior & Lawmen Together Counsel aka SALT (1997 – 2003)
7. Joplin Business Club (1998-2000)
8. Alliance for Nursing Home Administrators (1993-1997)

BOARD POSITIONS:

1. Rose Homes, Inc – Board of Director (1991-1995)
2. Dignity, Inc./Healthcare Systems Inc. – Board of Directors (1989-Present)
3. Karlovich & Associates, Inc. – Board of Directors (2003-Present)
4. Senior & Lawmen Together (SALT) Counsel – Treasurer (2001-2003)
5. Missouri League of Nursing – Board of Directors & Springfield Unit Chair (2006-Present)
6. Joplin Business Club – President (2000)
7. In Home Services Trust – Board of Directors (1992-1994)
8. Healthcare Systems Inc. – Board of Directors (2002 – Present)

VOLUNTEER WORK:

1. Southwest Missouri Office On Aging - Assisted with the annual Senior Fitness Program. (1997-2001)
2. The Victim Center – Hotline Calls (2000)
3. Hospice of SW Missouri – Respite Companion (1988-1989)
4. Springfield Police Department – Annual Senior Health Fairs (2001-2003), SALT Counsel Warrant Processing (2001)

SPECIAL  AWARD:  Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) Alumni Honor Roll 1992 

State of Missouri - Notary Public