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ARLENE B. GOOSTREY

LEANDER,TX

Summary

A Healthcare professional with extensive experience at 2 large well known skilled nursing facilities in California for 13 years. Achieved a 96% occupancy rate with a consistently high medicare and HMO component through innovative strategic marketing and exceptionally strong communication skills. Excelled in relationship/team building and effective communication, significantly improving the patient admission process. Skilled in creative market profile event planning and fostering teamwork, consistently achieving above and beyond set objectives.

Work History

ADMISSIONS / MARKETING - 231 BEDS

Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center
POMONA, CA
12.2021 - 09.2024
  • Directed admission process, notifying staff of projected admissions, discharges, and appointments.
  • Executed sales calls to physicians, insurers, and community contacts to enhance outreach.
  • Verified Medical, Medicare, and HMO insurance benefits to ensure compliance with admission standards.
  • Streamlined patient admissions through effective communication strategies and data entry techniques.
  • Maintained high customer service standards through empathetic communication with patients and families.
  • Optimized interdepartmental communication to foster collaboration in the admissions process.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by conducting audits and maintaining meticulous documentation.
  • Achieved 96% occupancy through measurement of telemarketing initiatives, including 40 Medicare and 30 Skilled HMO placements.

SOCIAL SERVICE DESIGNEE - 99 BEDS

Covina Rehabilitation Center
COVINA
07.2018 - 12.2021
  • Facilitated communication between Director of Nursing, IDT team, and residents for psychosocial support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care during admissions and discharges.
  • Delivered crisis intervention services, deescalating conflicts and connecting individuals to vital resources.
  • Established robust referral networks with partner agencies for seamless service transitions.
  • Engaged staff and physicians in supporting special events to enhance resident experiences.
  • Assisted Activity Director in maintaining compliance with regulations through accurate documentation.
  • Supported therapeutic recreational activities for 36-bed Subacute Unit alongside interdisciplinary team members.

MARKETING DIRECTOR - 99 BEDS

Covina Rehabilitation Center
COVINA
07.2008 - 07.2018
  • Cultivated strong relationships with hospital referrals, community leaders, and case managers to identify partnership opportunities.
  • Assisted in planning marketing strategies to achieve 96% occupancy and optimal payor mix.
  • Collaborated with Sr. Regional Director and Region 3 Marketing Team to develop monthly outreach plans.
  • Directed participation in Hospital Vendor Fair to maximize exposure for healthcare services.
  • Mentored admissions team to ensure seamless and positive admission processes.
  • Communicated regularly with SNF administrator regarding policies impacting admissions and finances.

Skills

  • Ability to work with Case management / Physicians / Vendors to develop and support referral source relationships
  • Event Planning and Community Outreach
  • Effective Communication and Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Exceptional and consistent customer service skills
  • Patient admission and registration
  • Benefit and insurance verification (Medical/Medicare/PPO/ HMO)
  • Federal & State Regulatory compliance
  • Proficiency in electronic record management - PointClickCare

Certification

  • Licensed LTC SOCIAL SERVICES DESIGNEE FOR CA
  • Licensed ACTIVITY DIRECTOR THROUGH NCCAP

Awards

TABLE SETTING FOR TEA COMPETITION, CAPITUS REAL ESTATE AT RIVESIDE COUNTY, 

"TEA FOR HOPE" A FUNDRAISER FOR HOMELESS TEENAGERS

WON BEST IN SHOW AND UNIQUE CREATIVENESS

2023 - THEME "OLD HOLLYWOOD"

2018 - THEME "SLEEPING BEAUTY"

2017 - THEME "THE FARM"

2016 - THEME "THE FARM"

2015 - THEME "PEACOCK"

2014 - THEME "A CARNIVAL"

Languages

English
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Accomplishments

  • Rainmaker Award - 7 Consecutive Years (2010-2017)

References

References available upon request.

Education

Bachelor of Science - HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

ST. PAUL COLLEGE
PHILIPPINES

Timeline

ADMISSIONS / MARKETING - 231 BEDS

Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center
12.2021 - 09.2024

SOCIAL SERVICE DESIGNEE - 99 BEDS

Covina Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - 12.2021

MARKETING DIRECTOR - 99 BEDS

Covina Rehabilitation Center
07.2008 - 07.2018

Bachelor of Science - HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

ST. PAUL COLLEGE