About Us
EXCELLENT and COMPASSIONATE CARE
Rizzi Geriatric Associates offers comprehensive primary care services to residents in Assisted Living, Independent living, and Skilled Nursing communities. Our goal is to always provide excellent and compassionate primary care, helping to improve quality of life for our patients while reducing hospital admissions when possible. We have a robust team of providers with diverse knowledge and experience who specialize in many disciplines, this allows us to expand care to include specialty care and chronic disease management which helps to improve outcomes.
Meet The Geriatric Team
Eileen Drury, APRN, AP
Eileen worked as a nurse for over 20 years specializing in emergency and trauma before going back to school for her graduate degree as a Nurse Practitioner. She earned her degree from Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA. She lived most of her life in Pennsylvania, but moved to Florida recently with her husband, John. Together they enjoy traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with their children. Eileen’s favorite part of working with Rizzi Geriatrics is getting to really know her patients. She loves having the opportunity to see their current home environment and the time to fully understand their health history, which helps her better treat each individual patient.
Contact Eileen
Email: Eileen@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (215) 237-6551
Mary Beth Stonebraker, APRN, AP
Mary Beth obtained her undergraduate degree at Shepherd University in West Virginia. She worked as a med-surgical nurse in a critical care access hospital in a small community called Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. During her time as a floor nurse, she was nominated for the Daisy award and was the recipient in her final year as a floor nurse. Mary Beth then graduated Wheeling Jesuit University in December 2015 with a master’s of science in nursing. Mary Beth has always had a passion for caring for the geriatrics and elderly population. Her background of family practice in a small community town makes it easy for her to personalize your loved one's care..
Contact Mary Beth
Email: MaryBeth@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 699-1082
Ramona Thomas APRN, AP
Ramona earned her Master’s Degree from the United States University in San Diego, CA specializing in Family Internal Medicine. She was born and raised in southern Indiana. Ramona now lives in Naples, FL with her husband, Henry. She loves spending time with her two sons, her daughter-in-law and her three beautiful granddaughters. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano, reading, and relaxing by the pool. Ramona’s favorite part of working with Rizzi Geriatrics is getting to use her knowledge, training, and background in chronic and acute illness. She also loves the relationships she has the opportunity to build with her patients.
Contact Ramona
Email: Ramona@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (317) 750-9522
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Daniel Pop, APRN, AP
Daniel is from Romania, where he attended Victor Babes Nursing School and obtained his associates degree. He continued his studies at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and earned his Master’s Degree in Nursing at South University in Savannah, GA. He is board certified as a family nurse practitioner. Daniel has expertise in adult and geriatric primary care and his passion is driven by the bonds he builds with patients over the course of their lives and the standards he holds in keeping them healthy and well. Daniel lives in Naples with his wife and son and enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and traveling. He is fluent in English and Romanian; he also has basic language skills in Spanish.
Contact Daniel
Email: Daniel@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 216-1572
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Kathie Shelton, APRN, AP
Kathie received her bachelor’s degree from Florida Southwestern State College in Ft. Myers and her graduate degree from South University. She is a board certified family nurse practitioner. Kathie has more than thirty years of experience in healthcare and has worked in a variety of settings including acute and primary care.
Contact Kathie
Email: Kathie@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 989-1024
Marsha Wright, APRN
Marsha is a board-certified Advanced Practice Registered nurse in adult-gerontology. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL. Marsha is a member of The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Florida Chapter of the Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse Association. Her love for working with the senior population started when she was in high school and employed at a retirement community. She enjoyed making a difference in their lives and found pleasure in knowing she was impacting individuals at a meaningful time of their life. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Contact Marsha
Email: Marsha@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 955-4162
Kelsey House, APRN-C
Kelsey was born and raised in the United States Marine Corp life on the eastern coast of North Carolina. Her upbringing taught her the importance of self-discipline, respect, and hard work. Kelsey found her passion for healthcare after witnessing a patron choking in a restaurant where she worked. At that time, she didn’t know how to do the Heimlich maneuver. She decided that day she would always have the skills she needed to help others. Kelsey went on to attend Kaplan University for graduate school and has been in medicine for over fourteen years. Prior to her career with Rizzi Geriatric Associates she worked with Lee Memorial Health System in the ICU and was an Acute-Care Hospitalist at Spectrum Healthcare in Michigan. She has always connected easily with her patients and families. She chose to be certified in Adult and Geriatric Primary Care because she has always enjoyed working with the Geriatric population. Kelsey loves fishing and spending time outdoors with her husband and children.
Contact Kelsey
Email: Kelsey@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 989-7375
Debra Taylor, APRN
Debra Taylor was born and raised in Reading, Pennsylvania. Even as a young girl Debra knew she wanted to be a nurse. However, her life took a different road, and she worked in the restaurant service industry for many years. When her children were older, she decided it was time to fulfill her life purpose and become a nurse. She earned her degree from Simmons College in Boston, MA and started her journey working for several years at Naples Community Hospital as a Cardiothoracic registered nurse. Debra went on to work as an APRN in an Internal Medicine office treating all diseases and acute illnesses. Though her cardiac patients will always have a special place in her heart. Debra enjoys continuing her study of medicine and finding ways to keep her patients healthy. She is an excellent diagnostician. Debra has always enjoyed building a strong rapport with her patients and family members. She believes her patients’ health should always come first and is an advocate for them. In her spare time, Debra enjoys music, fitness, and spending time with her children and her 14 grandchildren.
Contact Debra
Email: Debra@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 272-5232
Amy Wilkinson, APRN
Amy was born and raised in upstate New York, attending East Syracuse-Minoa High School. She earned a bachelor of arts from Siena College, a master of science in biological sciences and environmental policy from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an associates of applied science in nursing from SUNY Adirondack College, and a master of science in nursing from Walden University. After she completed nursing school, Amy relocated to Naples, Florida and began her nursing career at Naples Community Hospital. She held a variety of positions as a registered nurse including critical care and infection control. After becoming board-certified as a nurse practitioner in acute care and gerontology, she then became professionally trained in emergency medicine. Amy enjoys spending time outdoors with her daughter, her family, and friends. Amy also has a passion for raising awareness for children with learning differences.
Contact Amy
Email: Amy@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 776-1394
Margaret DeSear, APRN-FNP
Margaret DeSear, APRN, FNP is board certified and a native of Naples, Florida. She has been in the medical field for over 20 years. She obtained her nursing degree in 2004. In 2018, she obtained her degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurses at South University with High Honors. As a nurse and nurse practitioner, Margaret has worked in a variety of inpatient and out patient settings, as well as telemedicine. Margaret displays compassion, empathy, and patience in both her personal and work environment. She portrays excellent intrapersonal skills, which allows her to have a therapeutic relationship with her clients. Margaret is an active member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. In her free time, Margaret enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.
Contact Margaret
Email: Margaret@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 285-5372
Lori Schloegel, APRN
Lori was born and raised in Oak Lawn, one of the beautiful suburbs of Chicago. After she married, Lori and her husband moved to New Lenox, IL where they raised their 3 children. She earned her BSN from Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa and her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Adult-Gerontology from Purdue University. Lori started her nursing career in a hospital setting in 1987 after college. She spent 5 years in medical-surgical nursing and in the ICU. After her first child was born, she started in Home Health. Lori chose Home Health originally for flexibility, but quickly found she loved working with geriatric patients. She now has over 30 years of experience working with the geriatric population. Lori was excited to work with Rizzi Geriatric Associates because she wanted to continue providing care to elderly in their home setting. Lori and her husband relocated to SW Florida in 2019 with their dog, Coco, and they absolutely love this area. She is still an avid Chicago sports team fan- Go Cubs, Bears, and Blackhawks!
Contact Lori
Email: Lori@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 737-5860
Ori Shelton, APRN
Oriannie “Ori” was born and raised in Haiti. She earned her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing at Nova Southeastern University and her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Florida Gulf Coast University. Ori started her nursing career as a staff nurse at the Rehabilitation Hospital in Downtown Lee Memorial. She then transitioned to the Stepdown ICU and the Neuro and Medical ICU. While working in the ICU, she completed her DNP. After graduating she worked for a year in radiation oncology. Ori cares deeply about her patients and enjoys working with the geriatric population. These are the patients she has worked with most and she is familiar with their special needs as they age. At her core is a desire to help others. She believes we all have a mission and hers is to help others in their moment of need when they are vulnerable. She enjoys hearing about her patients’ lives and appreciates how much she can learn from their life experiences. Ori is fluent in French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and English. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, having Sunday dinners, and listening to podcasts.
Contact Ori
Email: Ori@TheRizziDifference.com
Cell: (239) 634-5254