Corey Sikes
Wichita Falls
Summary
Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in Texas.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wound Care Nurse
Swan Health at Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed wound conditions using clinical evaluation techniques and patient history.
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient needs and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
Executive Director
Sagora Senior Living- Elison Of Lake Wellington
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
- Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to raise brand awareness and drive revenue growth.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Executive Director
Arbor House Assisted Living
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 50-apartment facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 20 employees across more than 5 departments.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Communicated with doctors, nurses, patients and other employees to identify and resolve healthcare needs.
- Kept records of expenses and monitored budget while recommending opportunities for cost savings.
Freight Conductor
BNSF Railway
08.2011 - 10.2021
- Inspected train in motion and stationary to determine proper functionality.
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Signaled crew members, utilizing hand or flag signals, radio communications and lantern.
- Communicated through various methods to conduct train movement.
- Kept trains in compliance with train orders, signals, and FRA regulations.
- Transported international and interstate freight safely.
Nurse Liason/Marketing Manager
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Boosted brand awareness and generated leads while managing internal and external marketing campaigns and programs.
- Created company brand messaging, collateral materials, customer events, promotional strategies and product commercialization.
- Managed workflow between staff, coordinating documents, planning and creative material distribution.
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market products.
Nurse Liason/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texhoma Christian Care Center
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising ADON.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and efficient support in a Med-Surg setting.
- Served as a mentor for new LPNs joining the Med-Surg unit sharing insights from personal experience.
Education
L.V.N. Certificate - Nursing
Vernon College
Wichita Falls, TxHigh School Diploma -
Iowa Park High School
Iowa Park, TxSkills
- Leadership and People Development
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Product Development Budgeting
- Needs Assessment
- Resident Satisfaction
- Integrity and Transparency
- Wound assessment
Certification
- Certified Assisted Living Manager, Vincent Career Training Institute
- Licensed Vocational Nurse - License # 219711
- Wound, Skin, & Ostomy Certified - SNF Wound Care
Timeline
Wound Care Nurse
Swan Health at Wichita Falls
07.2024 - Current
Executive Director
Sagora Senior Living- Elison Of Lake Wellington
08.2022 - 06.2024
Executive Director
Arbor House Assisted Living
11.2021 - 08.2022
Nurse Liason/Marketing Manager
Senior Care Health & Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 09.2015
Freight Conductor
BNSF Railway
08.2011 - 10.2021
Nurse Liason/Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texhoma Christian Care Center
01.2009 - 08.2011
L.V.N. Certificate - Nursing
Vernon College
High School Diploma -
Iowa Park High School