The Guardian Angel Hospice interdisciplinary team prides itself on providing the highest possible level of care to all our patients and their families. The members of the team are truly Guardian Angels to us, this community, and to every single patient and family member that we encounter. The majority of the Guardian Angel team has been with us since we began providing hospice care in 2003.
Allene McCann, RN, MN - Director of Clinical Services
I have been a hospice nurse for 20 years. I graduated from LSU Medical Center with a Masters in nursing with a specialty in gerontology; I find great fulfillment in helping patients and their families with achieving comfort, dignity, and quality of life. I am the Patient Care Manager and one of the owners of Guardian Angel Hospice. By focusing on emotional and spiritual support, as well as physical comfort, we can provide comprehensive care to our patients.
Tracey McCann, LCSW - General Manager
I graduated from Tulane University with a Masters in Social Work. I began my work with hospice as a volunteer close to 30 years ago. I have always had the desire to provide support to hospice patients and families and chose to pursue my Masters in order to do so professionally. It is such a privilege to be able to be of service to people.
Dr. Stephen Kantrow, MD
I am a board certified specialist in hospice and palliative care medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. I teach and practice medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center and Ochsner Health System, where I also direct the fellowship training program in pulmonary and critical care medicine. I have made home visits to patients for over 25 years, and appreciates the opportunity to make home visits for our hospice patients and their families.
Orange Hopkins, RN
I have been a hospice nurse at Guardian Angel Hospice for 16 years. I graduated from West Virginia Institute of Technology. I have a strong work ethic, and with my co-workers, I am able to make a difference in families lives. That is why I work in hospice.
Terrie Picou, RN
As a Registered Nurse at Guardian Angel Hospice for over 6 years, I am fortunate to work closely with patients and families to educate, assist, and support them during this difficult time in their lives. I bring a sense of calm, and competence to all of my interactions with families.
Elba Amescua, RN
I graduated from LSU School of Nursing and I have been a nurse for 25 years. Being a nurse is something I have wanted to do since I was a child. I have worked for Guardian Angel Hospice for several years and I enjoy hospice care because it allows you to have a more personal connection while taking care of your patients.
Angie Trobaugh, RN
I graduated from LSU School of Nursing. I have been a nurse for over 24 years, working with hospice patients and their families for over 14 years. I feel that hospice nursing is my true calling, and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
Neaobbie Thomas, RN
I graduated from Charity School of Nursing. I have been a nurse for 15 years. I have worked in many other areas of nursing, but hospice is the one area that allows the true virtues of the spirit of both nurse and patient to shine through.
Lauren Lacoste, RN
I am a registered nurse who graduated from the University of Holy Cross. I chose nursing as my career because I wanted to make a positive impact in people’s lives during their time of need.
Dallas McGlinn - Social Worker
I received my Masters in Social Work from Tulane University. I consider it to be a blessing and an honor to be able to use my counseling and social work skills to help our patients and their families feel comfortable and supported during this time of transition in their lives.
Kathleen Comer - Chaplain
As chaplain of Guardian Angel Hospice, I bring non-denominational spiritual and emotional support, and comfort to our patients and families.
Natalie Prater, CNA - Home Health Aide Supervisor
I have been working as a registered CNA at Guardian Angel Hospice since the company began in 2003. It is a privilege to provide hands-on care to my patients, and to support and educate our families so that they may better care for their loved ones. My hope is to lighten every visit with my sense of humor and optimism.
Sherryl Elzy, CNA - Home Health Aide
I am a registered CNA and have been with Guardian Angel Hospice for over 5 years. I have a passion for my work. I am proud of the hands-on, compassionate care that I give to my patients and their families.
Denneshel Vallery-Coler, CNA - Home Health Aide
I have worked as a certified nursing assistant since 2007. I am a mother of three beautiful children and a loving wife. I take pride in helping others out.
Gina Jones, LPN - Office Manager
As a registered LPN, I have worked at Guardian Angel Hospice for over 15 years. I graduated from NORTI at Delgado. I employ a strong work ethic and knowledge of hospice to ensure our office runs smoothly, and I bring a positive attitude and optimism to my work in the field with patients and families.
Heather Howard - Director of Human Resources
I have worked in the health care field for over 10 years, and here at Guardian Angel for 5 years. I enjoy being a part of this hardworking, passionate team. My dependability and thoroughness as part of the support team help our office and field staff run efficiently.
Siobhan McCann - Photographer
I graduated from Nicholls State University with a degree in Fine Arts. I offer our families and patients an opportunity to have portraits taken. I love having the chance to give people a memory that will last forever. I love seeing people smile!
JC McCann - Community Liaison
I graduated from Loyola University and work at Guardian Angel Hospice as a community liaison. My optimism and encouraging spirit help me work with our community to improve our patients’ quality of life. I have been with the company for three years, and I enjoy this work, because we are able to be there for people during one of the hardest times of their life.