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
ADMISSIONS / MARKETING - 231 BEDS at Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness CenterADMISSIONS / MARKETING - 231 BEDS at Park Avenue Healthcare & Wellness Center