Ms. Valecce’s passion for the field drives her ambition to serve others and make a more significant impact.
VENTNOR CITY, NJ, March 20, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Gina Valecce has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Valecce is a distinguished professional in the health care industry with a focus on post-acute rehabilitation. Currently serving as a director of clinical operations at UnitedHealth Group Inc., Optum Care Transitions, since 2020, she manages the day-to-day operations of nurses and therapists providing care coordination.
A leader in the field for over a decade, Ms. Valecce formerly worked at naviHealth in Brentwood, Tennessee from 2013 through the United Health Group acquisition, beginning as a care coordinator, then as a clinical team manager and senior clinical manager where she honed her leadership skills and contributed significantly to the organization’s success. Before joining naviHealth, Ms. Valecce provided exemplary care as a charge nurse on the medical-surgical telemetry unit at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Washington Township, New Jersey, from 2011 to 2013.
Among Ms. Valecce’s most notable achievements includes her continued growth in the health care industry. She has also led teams with low turnover rates and high morale and mentored team members who have grown into other organizational roles. Despite the challenges of working in health care, Ms. Valecce takes pride in creating a positive environment for her team.
Looking to continue growing professionally by advancing toward an executive leadership position within the next few years, Ms. Valecce’s passion for the field drives her ambition to serve others and make a more significant impact. Her perseverance and strong work ethic have been instrumental in her success, and she attributes her achievements to her determination to excel and advance within every role she undertakes.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ms. Valecce enjoys giving back to various causes, such as United Way and Give Kids the World. She also remains dedicated to balancing her work career aspirations with family life.
Building upon her academic foundation, Ms. Valecce earned a Bachelor of Arts from Loyola University Maryland in 1995 and a Master of Arts in international journalism from American University in 1996. She subsequently earned an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from the Community College of Philadelphia in 2009 and became a registered nurse. Ms. Valecce remains committed to her profession as a member of WOMEN Unlimited Inc., a New York City-based organization that focuses on achieving gender parity and inclusiveness.
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