CareCEUs is a premier CEU provider for those working in elderly care and assisted living facilities, as well as licensed RCFE's and NHA's. Our organization is made up of the following licensed professionals:
Sam Stoddard, BS, RCFA
From a young age Sam's father would take him to volunteer at a nursing home, where he learned to love the elderly. After years of volunteering, he began working as a caregiver in assisted living. In his freshman year at BYU-Idaho, an opportunity presented itself to become an executive director of The Homestead Assisted Living at the age of 22. His career has taken him from managing small 11 bed communities to being the executive director of one of the largest stand alone communities in the country; a 250 bed assisted living and memory care. Sam has built his career by inspiring teams and turning around troubled communities, bringing each to the highest occupancy of their history. He has spoken too and trained thousands of professionals, sharing the principles that cause such transformation. He is currently the Vice President of Operation at The Homestead Senior Living where he oversees the operations of independent living, assisted living, memory care, home health, and hospice.
Brianna Patel, MBA, LNFA, HFA, NFA
Brianna Patel, MBA, is a senior living and long-term care leader with over eight years of experience in healthcare administration, operations, and occupancy development. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Saint Francis, with advanced training in management, operations, marketing, and human resources, and earned her bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University. Brianna has served in executive and administrator roles across assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing settings, where she has led multidisciplinary teams, overseen business office and HR operations, and driven census growth and financial performance. She is passionate about resident-centered care, team development, and creating collaborative environments that support both staff success and high-quality outcomes.
Mary E. Harris, MSN, RN
Mary E. Harris, MSN, RN, is a registered nurse and healthcare leader with extensive experience in pediatric nursing, clinical management, and professional education. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on nursing and healthcare leadership from Duke University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina. Mary has held clinical and leadership roles across hospital and home health settings, including pediatric clinical management, quality assurance, staff onboarding, and virtual instruction. She is currently completing a postgraduate certificate in Effective Writing in Healthcare through Harvard Medical School. Mary brings a strong commitment to clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-quality educational content that supports nursing practice and patient-centered care.
Emily Tuttle, MSN, RN, CNE
Emily Tuttle, MSN, RN, CNE, is a nurse educator with over nine years of clinical and academic nursing experience. She earned her Master's degree in Nursing Education from Chamberlain University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Louis University. Emily serves as adjunct faculty at the Saint Louis University School of Nursing and as a nurse educator at St. Louis Children's Hospital, where she develops and delivers evidence-based education for students and clinical staff. Her background includes pediatric procedural care and interventional telemetry nursing, along with precepting and mentoring new nurses. Emily has been recognized as a nominee for both the Nancy Ross Award and Nurse of the Year and is passionate about fostering clinical excellence, professional growth, and high-quality patient care through education.
Marc R. Macera, PharmD
Marc R. Macera, PharmD, is a pharmacist and medical writer with extensive experience in clinical pharmacy practice and healthcare education. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University's Bouvé College of Health Sciences and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Northeastern University, graduating magna cum laude. Marc has worked as a clinical staff pharmacist in hospital settings and has spent many years as a medical writer developing educational content across a wide range of clinical topics, including pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and patient care. He currently serves as a medical writer with EdCompass, where he contributes evidence-based, clinically grounded educational materials for healthcare professionals.
EdCompass, LLC
CareCEUs Online Continuing Education is owned and operated by EdCompass, LLC. EdCompass is made up of a solid team of professionals dedicated to providing innovative CE solutions to licensed professionals all across the nation.