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Hi there, I'm Shani Bohlin, I’m a wife, a middle-aged mom of two adult boys and three Labradors, a nurse, and the CEO and Founder of Blue Skies Nursing. I started my nursing career in 2009 as a Labor and Delivery Nurse in Reston, Virginia. I then worked in medical-surgical and orthopedic nursing before transitioning into administration at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2017, I moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where I served as the Director of Nursing at Casey’s Pond Senior Living Community. During the Covid pandemic, I returned to bedside nursing and obtained my yoga teaching certification and a Masters in Business Administration. I created Blue Skies Nursing, LLC, after recognizing several service gaps in our ever-changing healthcare environment. My experience as a registered nurse and nurse administrator has revealed a troubling trend: an increasing number of medical responsibilities are being shifted onto the reluctant shoulders of family members, unprepared staff, or even the patients themselves. I also noticed the premature transition of seniors to assisted living facilities for issues that could be addressed with in-home nursing care, such as medication management or managing early-stage dementia. I started Blue Skies Nursing to help with these issues, alleviating the pressure on aging individuals, family members, and spouses and to help those who want to age in their homes do so safely.
SHANI BOHLIN
Meet Our Founder
Blue Skies Nursing
Values
Compassion
Integrity
Curiosity
Dignity
Transparency
Responsiveness
Meet our
Care Team
Mary
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mary Prowant’s nursing career began in 1983, with experience in ICU, home care, and pre-op and recovery. After moving to Steamboat Springs and renovating her home, she returned to nursing at Casey’s Pond in the skilled nursing unit. Mary now works part-time and enjoys helping people maintain their independence at home through Blue Skies Nursing.
Carla
Registered Nurse (RN)
Carla Arce is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience, currently specializing in endocrinology at UCHealth’s Yampa Valley Medical Center. Her extensive background spans multiple nursing specialties, including pain management and women’s health. Carla holds an Associates Degree, a Diploma of Nursing, and RAC-CT Certification. Outside of work, she enjoys the outdoors, yoga, and time with her pets.
Ginger
Registered Nurse (RN)
Ginger Bynum transitioned from a career in communications to nursing after moving to Steamboat in 2003. With a degree in Communications from Auburn University, she has worked in various healthcare roles for over 18 years. Ginger is passionate about home healthcare, forming strong bonds with clients and their families. Ginger enjoys outdoor activities, live music, and spending time with her family and pets.
Maria
Registered Nurse (RN)
Maria Melo is a Registered Nurse with 15 years of experience specializing in women’s health and elderly care. Maria is originally from Brazil; however, she has lived in Steamboat since 2016. She is passionate about helping others and making a difference in the Steamboat area.
Hannah
Registered Nurse (RN)
Hannah Erhart is a Steamboat Springs native and is now raising her family in the same valley where she grew up. She graduated from nursing school in 2020 and has since gained experience in elder care, addiction medicine, interventional pain management, and women’s health, including birth and postpartum care. When she’s not working, Hannah and her family can be found enjoying the outdoors, whether on the lake, riding bikes, having backyard campfires, or enjoying good food. Hannah is passionate about ensuring that patients have the information they need to make informed decisions about their medical care.
Jeannie
Registered Nurse (RN)
Jeannie Dickey is a Registered Nurse who has been part of the Blue Skies Nursing team since it was founded. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, she moved to Steamboat after college and earned her RN license from Colorado Northwest Community College in 2011. Jeannie has worked in various roles, including as a medical assistant and LPN, before joining the stroke rehab unit at St. Mary's in Grand Junction. Jeannie is passionate about helping her clients seize the day and loves learning about life through her interactions with them. Outside of work, she enjoys paddling, biking, and exploring ski areas, with winter being her favorite season.
Mary
Registered Nurse (RN)
Mary Wiemken has been a Registered Nurse for four years, earning her BSN from Illinois State University. She has primarily worked in the inpatient realm, including on medical/surgical and ICU floors. The most memorable aspects of her career have been the connections she has made with patients and their families, providing support through listening, physical touch, and ensuring they feel seen and heard. In her free time, Mary enjoys rock climbing, playing piano and ukulele, practicing yoga, and embracing life with gratitude.
Marissa
Registered Nurse (RN)
Marissa Glomboske has been a registered nurse in the Yampa Valley for the past six years, caring for both pediatric and geriatric populations. She has four children who keep her busy when she’s not working, and she and her husband enjoy taking the kids camping and exploring new areas across the U.S. Marissa loves getting to know her patients, listening to their stories, and sharing her own family experiences.
Becca
Registered Nurse (RN)
Becca Aither is a Registered Nurse, and nursing is both her career and passion. With 11 years of experience, Becca has worked in home health, hospice, and primary care. She is proud to be part of the Blue Skies team, where she provides compassionate care to her clients.
Dayna
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapists
Rachele
Physical Therapist (PT, PhD)
Rachele Carlson is a Colorado native with a passion for global travel. In 2014, she earned her Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. Subsequently, Rachele gained valuable experience at a senior living facility, ascending to the role of Rehabilitation Director by 2017. That same year, she achieved board certification as a Geriatric Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. This certification enhances her capacity to provide specialized care for individuals navigating the challenges of aging and related conditions.
Stephanie
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Stephanie Johnson is a speech therapist with over a decade of experience. She completed her undergraduate studies at NC State University and her graduate studies at East Carolina University. Her career has spanned a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, adult, pediatric, and school environments. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys mountain biking, snowboarding, traveling, and hiking with her husband and their dogs. What she loves most about her work is helping individuals improve their communication and quality of life.
Ursula
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ursula Kazmaier is an Occupational Therapy Assistant with extensive experience in short-term rehabilitation. She focuses on educating and helping seniors regain their self-care skills, safety awareness, and memory. Ursula’s goal is to enable seniors to maintain their independence in daily living, leisure activities, and enjoyment of life. She also makes recommendations for home safety and ensures they are implemented to prevent injuries, including assisting with purchasing necessary equipment. Ursula enjoys spending time with seniors, preparing their favorite meals, shopping with or without them, and engaging in memory-boosting games. Her other hobbies include exercise, walking, history, music, and watching old movies. She is CPR and Modalities trained.
Certified Nursing Assistants
Sandra
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Sandra Isaacs-Bell has been committed to elderly care for over a decade. Her passion for this field is rooted in her upbringing with her grandparents. She values the opportunity to provide personalized care and foster independence among the elderly, cherishing the stories and connections she makes. Sandra enjoys gardening, volunteering, and spending time with friends and family.
Terri
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Terri Griffin has been a caregiver for over 24 years, starting at age 10 with her handicapped brother and later caring for her grandma. In 2002, she became a CNA, working in nursing homes, assisted living, and hospice. By 2006, Terri moved to hospital work, gaining experience in the ER, telemetry, med-surg, oncology, ICU, and PCU. She spent four fantastic years as a trauma secretary at Sutter Health Roseville, California’s top hospital. Currently, Terri is an administrative assistant to social services and a CNA at Casey Pond, where she’s been for a year, and she also works with Blue Skies Nursing. Terri loves what she does and is excited to continue making a difference!
Freddie
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Freddie Nicholas is a Certified Nursing Assistant with five years of experience. She is advancing her nursing education, driven by her lifelong desire to help others. She takes pride in providing compassionate and personalized care. In her free time, she enjoys reading and listening to motivational podcasts.
Mark
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Mark Knight has been with Blue Skies Nursing since November. With three years as a CNA under his belt, including two exciting years as a travel CNA, he’s had his fair share of adventures in the healthcare world. On top of that, Mark has spent three years working in psych, which has given him a unique perspective and a lot of patience. Currently in his first year of nursing school at Colorado Mountain College to become a RN, Mark has his eyes set on graduation in May 2025. His dream is to dive into the fast-paced world of the ER once he finishes his program. When he’s not immersed in his studies or work, you’ll probably find Mark skiing, rock climbing, playing guitar, or mountain biking!
Addie
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Addie Renfro is a Certified Nursing Assistant specializing in Assisted Living and memory care. Her background includes daily living support, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Addie has also contributed as a Social Worker Assistant and has experience in public relations and recovery coaching. Raised in various locations, her diverse experiences have shaped her career in healthcare, where she finds joy in aiding individuals’ healing journeys. Addie started her own CNA business in 2019, alongside her work at Blue Skies.
Sandra
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Sandra McMahon, originally from El Salvador, came to the United States in 1982 and became a U.S. citizen in 1985. In 1989, she, along with her husband Bill and their two sons, moved to Steamboat Springs. Over the next 22 years, Sandra worked in several local preschools, including Kinderhaus Preschool, Grandkids Day Care, and Discovery Learning Center. After that, she spent 15 years as a shift manager at McDonald’s and then worked at Casey’s Pond for almost four years. Now, Sandra works as a preschool teacher at Strawberry Park Elementary and Blue Skies Nursing. She enjoys beach vacations and snorkeling in Hawaii, walking, putting puzzles together, and spending time with her husband and three grandsons. Sandra finds her two jobs very rewarding; working with children keeps her feeling young, and she learns a lot from the stories shared by the elderly.
Nola
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Nola Peeples has worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for about 20 years. Before becoming a CNA, she served in the Navy as Military Police from 2000 to 2006. Born and raised in San Diego, Nola is a proud mother of two and grandmother to three amazing grandchildren. Nola enjoys mountain biking, water activities in the summer, hiking, and camping. In the winter, she skis.
Melanie
Caregiver
Melanie Dailey, a former internist and functional medicine doctor, has been providing in-home caretaking services for 22 years. Residing in Steamboat Springs, CO, with her husband, she finds fulfillment in caring for families’ needs. Melanie enjoys music, hiking, yoga, and exploring golf, and values visits with her daughter and granddaughter in Denver.
Nursing Students
Alicia
Nursing Student
Alicia Quiros believes everyone deserves to live in communities where health needs are met with dignity and compassion, which is why she decided to become a nurse. She is committed to contributing to her community by providing excellent care to those in need, helping the sick and injured feel safe and well-cared for. Alicia’s professional background includes advocating for the basic rights of those less fortunate than herself and working with human and workers rights organizations in Central America and California. She is passionate about trail running, skiing, biking, and spending quality time with her loved ones, including her pups. As a new healthcare worker, Alicia is currently in school and will receive her nursing degree in a year. She looks forward to bringing her dedication and passion for advocacy into her nursing career.
Audrey
Nursing Student
Audrey Johnson is passionate for caring for those in need. She spent several years volunteering with children and women in need in Nepal and South Africa, focusing on community and sustainable work. Upon returning to the United States, Audrey transitioned into the nursing field. She loves being outdoors in the sun, running, spending time with friends, and going on camping trips with her partner and their Basset Hound, Willow. Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Audrey has enjoyed getting to know her community more deeply and caring for others in the hospital setting. She is thrilled to be a part of the Blue Skies team and to aid others on their health journey in the comfort of their home!
Mike
Nursing Student
Mike Gilardi, a San Diego native, moved to Steamboat Springs for seasonal work in the Rockies two years ago. He enjoyed the area so much that he decided to apply to nursing programs and is now in his final year before obtaining his RN license. After graduation, Mike’s goal is to live in an area where the mountains are close to the ocean. Mike’s healthcare journey began with caring for his grandparents, a humbling experience that inspired him to pursue nursing. His work in a memory care facility confirmed his desire to make a difference in people’s lives. Being part of Blue Skies Nursing has allowed him to connect with an amazing community and get to know his clients.