Two veteran Loretto team members who work at The Commons on St. Anthony in Auburn have recently been promoted.
• Jolene Crehan has been promoted to administrator and will supervises a staff of 361 and nine departments, overseeing day-to-day operations, census and financial operations.
Crehan has worked at Loretto for almost 20 years. She began her career with Loretto at The Commons in 2005 as a certified nurse aide. She became a registered nurse in 2007 and received a Bachelor of Science in nursing in 2020, most recently serving as director of nursing at The Commons. Earlier this year, Crehan obtained a nursing home administrator certification from Utica University, passed her boards, and became a licensed nursing home administrator (LHNA).
• Rebecca (Becky) Staring has been promoted to director of nursing. She has 25 years of nursing experience working at Loretto and at The Commons. She started as a certified nurse aide in 1999. She became a registered nurse in 2003 and has held numerous nursing positions during her tenure, including managing long-term care units and serving as an educator. Earlier this year, she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She will oversee more than 150 direct care staff including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. She is responsible for quality assurance, policy updates, and process management to ensure positive outcomes for residents.
Both women led in interim roles in their respective positions since January 2023.