Paulette Gilmore, RN

Director of Nursing
Wilson Senior Care – Oakhaven
pgilmore@wilsonseniorcare.com

Leadership Profile:

Paulette Gilmore, RN, serves as the Director of Nursing at Oakhaven Nursing Center. With more than 20 years of healthcare experience, Paulette brings a wealth of clinical knowledge, leadership expertise, and a passion for providing exceptional care to residents and their families.

Paulette began her career with Wilson Senior Care in 2001 as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Oakhaven Nursing Center. While working, she attended Northeastern Technical College, where she earned an Associate of Science in Health Science. In 2006, she became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and continued to build her nursing career.

From 2007 to 2015, Paulette worked full-time in hospice care, serving as an LPN Case Coordinator before being promoted to Hospice Liaison. She later worked with the Darlington County Disabilities and Special Needs Board – Scott Center from 2016 to 2017 as an LPN. Throughout these years, she maintained a PRN relationship with Wilson Senior Care, providing support at both Morrell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Medford Nursing Center.

In 2017, Paulette returned to Wilson Senior Care full-time as the Wound Care Nurse at Medford Nursing Center. Driven by her commitment to professional growth, she pursued her Registered Nurse (RN) degree and graduated from Central Carolina Technical College in May 2021 with an Associate Degree in Applied Science in Nursing. Shortly thereafter, she was promoted to Unit Manager at Medford Nursing Center.

In April 2022, Paulette accepted the role of Quality Assurance/Risk Manager at Oakhaven Nursing Center. Her strong leadership, clinical expertise, and dedication to quality care led to her promotion to Director of Nursing in January 2023.

Throughout her extensive healthcare career, Paulette has served in a variety of roles and specialties, including Human Services Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant, LPN, RN, geriatrics, hospice care, disabilities and special needs services, rehabilitation, wound care, quality assurance, risk management, and medical-surgical nursing. This diverse experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of resident care and healthcare operations.

Paulette resides in Hartsville, South Carolina, with her husband. Together, they have five children and one grandchild. Family plays a central role in her life, and she enjoys spending quality time with family and friends. In her free time, Paulette enjoys playing softball, spending time outdoors, and serving her local church as a member of the nurses’ aide committee.

Favorite Thing About Working for Wilson Senior Care

“I enjoy coming to work and being a part of such a dynamic team that provides quality service and makes a difference in the lives of our residents and family members.” — Paulette