Category: Employee Spotlight

Kim Higginbotham, BSSW – Social Worker/Case Manager

Kim attended University of Nebraska, with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Kim is a Social Worker/Case Manager for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC). As a Social Worker/Case Manager, Kim helps people who are in difficult situations with advice, figuring out what kind of help they need, helping them find the services they… Read more »

Julie Vander Linden, RN

Julie graduated from Oskaloosa High School and went on to Indian Hills Community College obtaining her nursing degree. Julie is a Registered Nurse (RN) for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC). As a Registered Nurse, Julie performs many jobs. She provides and coordinates patient care, educates patients and public about various health conditions, and provides… Read more »

Sharla Gardner, RN

Sharla is a Registered Nurse (RN) for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC). As a Registered Nurse with the MCHC Medical Clinic team, Sharla performs many jobs. She provides and coordinates patient care, educates patients and public about various health conditions, and provides advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. Some of… Read more »

Brad Leedom – Emergency Services Manager

Brad graduated from Indian Hills Community College, moving forward to Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA. From there, he participated in a Combat Lifesaver Training in 1991 in Vilseck, Germany.  Brad is the Emergency Services Manager for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC). As an Emergency Services Manager, Brad plans, directs, and… Read more »

Amanda Buckingham – Controller

Amanda attended AIB College of Business graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Accounting. Amanda is a Controller for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC). As a Controller, Amanda heads the accounting department. She is responsible for the company’s financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, and… Read more »

Brenda Coram, OTR/L – Occupational Therapist

Brenda Coram graduated from St. Ambrose University with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and a B.A. in Psychology. As an Occupational Therapist with Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC), Brenda works with clients to help them achieve a fulfilled and satisfied state in life through the use of purposeful activity or interventions designed to achieve… Read more »

Bobby Lippert – Cook

Bobby Lippert is celebrating 38 years of service at MCHC this month. Bobby is a cook and a member of the fabulous MCHC Dietary Team. He grew up in Unionville, Iowa and graduated from Moulton-Udell High School. He completed his Culinary Arts degree at Indian Hills Community College. Bobby found MCHC in 1979 with the… Read more »

Bill Bayer – Facility Manager/Safety Director

Bill Bayer joined the MCHC Team in 2009 as our Facilities Manager. He has responsibility for leading our Maintenance and Environmental Services Teams. Additionally, he serves as MCHC’s Safety Director. Bill shares that he loves working at MCHC because there are so many changes within the healthcare system and he likes the challenge of knowing… Read more »

Katie Ables, RN – House Supervisor

Katie is a House Supervisor for the Medical-Surgical floor for Monroe County Hospital & Clinics (MCHC). Her educational history includes an Associates of Arts Degree (AA), Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN), and is currently working towards her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN). The Medical-Surgical nursing field is one of the single largest nursing specialties in… Read more »