Meet Our Team
Helen
Administrator
hbyron@wprnc.com
Helen Byron, licensed nursing home administrator has been working in long term care for over 20 years. She graduated from SUNY at Buffalo, NY with a Masters degree in Social Work and worked in hospitals prior to receiving her nursing home administrator certificate from UCONN. Helen has 3 grown sons and 1 granddaughter and her hobbies include gardening and skiing. Helen enjoys serving the employees, residents, and families of Whispering Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and looks forward to meeting you when you visit.
Savonna
Director of Nursing Services
sormond@wprnc.com
Savonna Ormond has been in the field of nursing since 2002. She started as a CNA and then practiced as an LPN for 12 years. Savonna went on to graduate as Valedictorian in 2016 from NYC’s Helene Fuld College of Nursing, where she earned her BSN. She has been a part of Whispering Pines Nursing administration for quite a few years and now serves as Director of Nursing Services. Savonna enjoys entertaining at home with her family, friends and her beloved Morkie, Louie.
Chris
Director of Rehabilitation
coksanen@wprnc.comChris Oksanen graduated from the University of KY in 1997 with an MSPT in physical therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, outpatient centers, and skilled nursing facilities. Chris has held the role of rehabilitation director in skilled nursing facilities for the past 15 years and joined the team at Whispering Pines four years ago. “It is satisfying to be part of an organization that genuinely cares about the welfare of residents and staff. I enjoy the challenges of helping my patients maximize their functional mobility and achieve their goals toward independence. It’s not always easy, but I have found that kindness, humor, and frequent encouragement bring out the best in rehab patients. We have a wonderful skilled and caring physical, occupational, and speech therapy staff and we have enjoyed many success stories.”
Catherine
Director of Admissions and Marketing
cwysokowski@wprnc.comCathy has been working in senior living for over 20 years and has a real affinity for helping families and hearing their stories. When she's not at Whispering Pines helping to deliver the 5-star care and customer service they are known for, Cathy enjoys spending time with her family and most especially her grandson Max!