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Faculty
Brian Feist, BSN, RN, Emergency Preparedness Clinical Subject Matter Expert & Lead, Telligen, Des Moines
Brian Fiest is a dedicated health care professional with a rich and diverse career spanning 15 years. Prior to working for Telligen, Brian worked at a level 1 trauma center as a Trauma Coordinator, orchestrating and optimizing trauma care protocols, ensuring the highest standards of patient care in critical situations. His expertise in trauma nursing was further demonstrated through his directorship and instruction of the Trauma Nursing Core Concepts, Advanced Trauma Life Support Coordinator, Stop the Bleed Instructor, Rural Trauma Team Development Course Instructor and Director, and Disaster Management Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. In these multifaceted roles, Brian contributed significantly to the education and preparedness of health care teams, emphasizing the importance of swift and effective responses to traumatic events and emergencies. His extensive experience reflects a commitment to excellence in emergency medical services, nursing, trauma coordination, and disaster management.
Kellie Van Ree, Director of Clinical Services, LeadingAge Iowa, Urbandale
Kellie Van Ree started her career in long-term care as a dietary aide, working short shifts after school, later advancing to a certified nurse’s aide and a certified medication aide. In 2003, Kellie graduated from Kirkwood Community College, serving as an LPN, later returning to Kirkwood to complete her associates degree in applied science and successfully completed RN boards. In 2009, Kellie again returned to Bellevue University to complete her bachelor’s degree in long-term care administration. In addition to being a state surveyor for a short period of time, Kellie served in many positions throughout a long-term care continuum including a home health nurse, corporate consultant, director of nursing and administrator before becoming the director of clinical services with LeadingAge Iowa.
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