Studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching Healthcare Administration material using modern methodologies. Cultivates positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor, Long Term Care Administration
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE
01.2024 - Current
Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
Encouraged students' critical thinking skills by facilitating classroom discussions.
Leveraged technology and provided instructional materials to facilitate active learning.
Courses taught: Financial Management in Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Practicum, Nursing Home Administrator Exam Review, and Physical Environment and Safety in LTC.
Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director
Greenfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Greenfield, IA
07.2022 - 01.2024
Responsibility for the overall operation of the facility including budgeting, staffing, administrative and regulatory compliance
Improved CMS rating from a 1 star to 4 star
Increased census and maintained a minimum of 90% capacity
Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations regarding patient care standards and safety protocols.
Analyzed data from surveys to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided within the nursing home environment.
Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
Coordinated work activities and scheduling of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
Provided leadership in developing long-term strategies for meeting organizational goals related to patient care outcomes.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Regional Director of Operations
Azria Health
07.2021 - 07.2022
Oversee the operations of four long term care facilities across the State of Iowa
Provide education and oversight for daily operations
Assist with developing and enforcing policies and procedures
Ensure the facilities are complaint with regulations.
Nursing Home Administrator
Corning Specialty Care
Corning, IA
07.2015 - 07.2021
Responsibility for the overall operation of the facility including budgeting, staffing, administrative and regulatory compliance
Assures compliance with state and federal regulations
Deficiency free in 2017, first time in the facility's history
Received a single deficiency in 2016 (down from 5 deficiencies and 2 fines prior to my start)
Also, received a single deficiency in 2018
In first year reduced net loss by over $500,000
2020 had a net income, first time in 20+ years
Received AHCA Bronze Quality Award in 2018 and Silver Quality Award in 2019
CMS rated five star facility for 3 years
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors
Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents
Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 40-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 45 employees across more than 6 departments
Organized and facilitated department head meetings weekly, discussing current census, admissions and discharges and residents' Medicaid applications
Generated and reviewed incident reports, including employee write-ups, actualizing appropriate corrective action plans to mitigate ongoing and potential situations.
Nursing Home Administrator
Bedford Specialty Care
Bedford, IA
03.2015 - 07.2021
Responsibility for the overall operation of the facility including budgeting, staffing, administrative and regulatory compliance
Assures compliance with state and federal regulations
Deficiency free in 2016 and 2017 (down from 8 deficiencies in 2015, two weeks after I started)
Single deficiency surveys in 2018 and 2019
Received the AHCA bronze national award for quality in 2016 and the AHCA silver national award for quality in 2017
Ranked number 1 nursing home in Iowa in 2018
In 2017, met budget goals of net income, first time in over 15 years and continue to have a net income
CMS rated five star facility for four straight years
Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees
Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
Health Information Technology Adjunct Instructor
Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA
08.2013 - 07.2014
Taught a variety of Healthcare courses to second year HIT students
Build curriculum, create lesson plan and assignments, grade assignments, provide advising for students, etc
Program was dropped at this location
Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 20 students
Compiled, administered and graded examinations or assigned work to others
Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration/Education
University Of Phoenix
01.2015
Long Term Care Certificate -
DMACC
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southwestern Community College
Nursing Coursework -
Clarkson College
Skills
Proficient with regulatory agencies: CMS, DIA, OSHA, CDC
Leadership
Marketing
Project management/planning
Quality assurance
Payroll and budgeting
AP/AR proficiency
Customer relations and communications
Human resource laws
Administrative support
Profit Improvements
Relationship Building and Retention
Team Building
Student Rapport
Curriculum Development
Assignment Grading
Academic Instruction
Certification
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Certified Assisted Living Administrator
Affiliations
Adair County Health System Board of Trustees Member
Orient-Macksburg Board Member
Timeline
Instructor, Long Term Care Administration
Southeast Community College
01.2024 - Current
Nursing Home Administrator/Executive Director
Greenfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
07.2022 - 01.2024
Regional Director of Operations
Azria Health
07.2021 - 07.2022
Nursing Home Administrator
Corning Specialty Care
07.2015 - 07.2021
Nursing Home Administrator
Bedford Specialty Care
03.2015 - 07.2021
Health Information Technology Adjunct Instructor
Southwestern Community College
08.2013 - 07.2014
Master of Science - Health Administration/Education