Dynamic healthcare professional with a strong business acumen and a passion for enhancing patient experiences. Committed to driving revenue growth while delivering exceptional customer service to residents and their families. Proven ability to foster a positive and energetic team culture that promotes high staff morale, leading to a productive facility environment. Dedicated to ensuring residents' happiness and well-being, ultimately contributing to a thriving and healthy community.
Work History
Executive Director
3 Years 3 Months
The Southwood Assisted Living | 07.2023 - Current
Serve as the leader of the community, overseeing all day-to-day operations and ensuring residents are receiving exceptional care and service
Facility liaison with residents, families, vendors, providers, county and state officials
Communicate effectively, exercise patience and understanding, and quickly resolve problems and conflicts that arise daily.
Oversee the daily operations of all community departments, working closely with community department heads to ensure resident, family, and associate satisfaction
Lead and manage the community department heads
Responsible for filling in as when necessary
Empower and support the leadership team with recruitment and retention efforts, onboarding and orientation of new associates, ensure adequate staffing, and performance management in all areas of the community
Operates within established budgetary guidelines
Managing 1 Million dollar budget
Hold meetings with residents and families to discuss and resolve customer concerns
Maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with all state, local and federal regulations
Provide community tours and building rapport with current and prospective residents daily
Maintain the property to our highest standards, including ensuring available rooms are move-in ready by addressing issues head on
Director of Admissions & Marketing
4 Months
Alliance Health Group | 02.2023 - 06.2023
Marketing manager for a 230 bed skilled nursing facility with a 56 bed memory care unit
Hosting/attending marketing events in the community
Admissions manager for patients who have been accepted to skilled nursing facilities
Approve/decline patient referrals according to facility capacity
Experience in NC Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, Medicaid Pending, Private Pay, Traditional Medicare, Managed Medicare, and Hospital Contracts
Construct facility tours for potential residents
Manager of the welcome committee with assistance from long-term residents
Visit local hospitals to extend bed offers to patients seeking long term, short term, and respite/hospice placement
Marketing & Admissions Director
1 Year 2 Months
Principle LTC LLC | 12.2021 - 02.2023
Marketing manager for a 120 bed skilled nursing facility
Hosting/attending marketing events in the community
Admissions manager for patients who have been accepted to skilled nursing facility
Approve/decline patient referrals according to facility capacity
Experience in NC Medicaid, Managed Medicaid, Medicaid Pending, Private Pay, Traditional Medicare, Managed Medicare, and Hospital Contracts
Construct facility tours for potential residents
Manager of the welcome committee with assistance from long-term residents
Travel to different Principle LTC facilities to assist with admissions and marketing
Visit local hospitals to extend bed offers to patients seeking long term, short term, and respite/hospice placement
Met and exceeded quarterly census goals
Nursing Administrative Assistant
2 Years 3 Months
Providence Place Senior Health & Housing CCRC | 04.2020 - 07.2022
130 bed Skilled Nursing Facility schedule manager for over 120 CNAs, LPNs, and RNs
Manage time off request, call-outs, and disciplinary action according to Human Resources policies
Coordinating schedule to meet state requirements for employee to resident ratio
Manage 11 healthcare staffing agencies for monthly facility needs
Maintain all employee background checks, drug test, TB test, certification/license verification, and employees continuing education
Responsible for day-to-day operations in long-term-care setting, effective written and oral communication, making decisions to contribute to staffing under the direction of the Director of Nursing, Assist
Director of nursing, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Human Resources, CFO, and CEO
Skilled nursing scheduling compliance
Compliance for continuing education in nursing department
Responsible for covering the floor during staffing shortages
On-call for nursing department
PRN Travel CNA
10 Months
Ashlen Staffing Solutions | 01.2021 - 11.2021
Temporary travel certified nurse assistant
Consultant for CEO with staff evaluation as needed during COVID-19
Travel to different facilities PRN to assist with staffing needs
Supervise and train nursing pool staff members
Certified Nurse Assistant
2 Years
Liberty Healthcare Management | 10.2019 - 10.2021
Assisted 10-15 residents with simple tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting
Respond to calls from patients for assistance or treatment
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities
Data entry according to patient care provided
Director of Operations/Staff Coordinator
2 Years 6 Months
NxtGeneration-The Movement | 08.2017 - 02.2020
Company Overview: NxtGeneration is a non-profit organization, better classified as a youth movement
Responsible for daily operations for 2 locations with 10 staff members
Hiring and firing as needed
Creating work schedules for staff members
Filling in for any call outs
Managed outside vendors and ensured invoices were resolved
Conflict resolution for grievances/concerns for staff, youth, and family members
Recruiting for all positions
Manage operations for multiple locations
Develop strategic financial and operational planning
Ensuring safety and compliance
Implement efficient workflows
Reducing Cost
Problem solving
Customer satisfaction
Certified Nurse Assistant
7 Months
Maple Grove Health & Rehab | 09.2018 - 04.2019
Assisted 10-15 residents with simple tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting
Respond to calls from patients for assistance or treatment
Encourage residents to participate in daily activities
Data entry according to patient care provided
Office Assistant/Game Day Operations
6 Months
Winston-Salem State Athletics | 08.2017 - 02.2018
Assisting the CEO, coaches, and other associates in the University athletics department
Responsible for game day operations and ensuring the game runs efficiently assisting official referees, incoming sports teams, meal preparation, and court cleaning manager during the games
Certified Nurse Assistant
3 Months
Caring Hands Home Health Care | 06.2017 - 09.2017
Assisted clients in their homes with activities of daily living
Administer medication, change bandages, and administer oxygen
Record client care provided and report changes to the supervisor
Transport clients to different places (store/pharmacy)
Education
High School diploma
Southeast Guilford High School
Certified Nurse Assistant Certification
Weaver Academy
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management & Masters in Healthcare Administration
Walden University (Accelerated Masters Program)
NC Assisted Living Administrator License
Home Again Education(AIT)
Skills
Budget Management
Healthcare Compliance
Concern/Grievance coordinator
Supervisor Experience
Public Relations
Medical Terminology
Leadership in large groups
Public Speaking
Human Resources
Mentoring
Health Science
Medical Program Facilitator
Microsoft Office/Excel/Powerpoint
Data Entry
Experienced CNA
Effective written & oral communication
Healthcare Marketing
Strategic planning
Certification
NC Certified Nurse Assistant - Status : Active
NC Assisted Living Administrator License - Status : Active
Adult CPR / AED CPR Certification - Status : Active
Awards
Eagle Scout Rank
Timeline
Executive Director
The Southwood Assisted Living
07.2023 - CurrentRead More
Director of Admissions & Marketing
Alliance Health Group
02.2023 - 06.2023Read More
Marketing & Admissions Director
Principle LTC LLC
12.2021 - 02.2023Read More
PRN Travel CNA
Ashlen Staffing Solutions
01.2021 - 11.2021Read More
Nursing Administrative Assistant
Providence Place Senior Health & Housing CCRC
04.2020 - 07.2022Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant
Liberty Healthcare Management
10.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant
Maple Grove Health & Rehab
09.2018 - 04.2019Read More
Director of Operations/Staff Coordinator
NxtGeneration-The Movement
08.2017 - 02.2020Read More
Office Assistant/Game Day Operations
Winston-Salem State Athletics
08.2017 - 02.2018Read More
Certified Nurse Assistant
Caring Hands Home Health Care
06.2017 - 09.2017Read More
Weaver Academy
Certified Nurse Assistant Certification
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Winston-Salem State University
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare Management
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Walden University (Accelerated Masters Program)
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare Management & Masters in Healthcare Administration
Executive Director at Green Lake Preschool and Childcare Center and Woodland Hall Preschool and Childcare CenterExecutive Director at Green Lake Preschool and Childcare Center and Woodland Hall Preschool and Childcare Center