Organized professional with exemplary communication and collaboration skills and a background in patient advocacy. Resourceful and adaptable with a vast understanding of treatment resources and services that meet patient needs. Skilled in care coordination, behavioral de-escalation, individualized programming, and community engagement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Director
Aurora Residential Alternatives
Parker
06.2022 - Current
Led 6 Program Managers and 30–35 direct care staff across 6 homes serving adults with brain injuries, enhancing team coordination and support.
Oversee regulatory and policy compliance, care plans, incident reviews, and quality management initiatives
Conduct intake assessments, mediate conflicts, provide coaching/training, and manage eMAR documentation
Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans to address client needs, improving overall client satisfaction and outcomes.
Fostered community connections and collaborations with local organizations and businesses to enhance resource availability for clients.
Life Skills Coordinator
Aurora Residential Alternatives
Parker
11.2020 - 06.2022
Designed life skills and functional rehab programming; developed monthly activity schedules
Facilitated workshops to enhance life skills, coordinating with community partners for resource integration
Managed statewide staff scheduling and admissions processes, creating custom FRAs to streamline service delivery
Provided training and mentorship to new staff on life skills initiatives.
Identified barriers to successful outcomes and developed targeted strategies to mitigate challenges.
Program Manager
Aurora Residential Alternatives
Parker
10.2019 - 11.2020
Supervised 5–10 staff and oversaw daily operations for 5 residents
Coordinated with families and providers to ensure accurate care documentation and effective direct care and behavioral de-escalation.
Ensured compliance with state regulations and organizational policies to maintain program integrity.
Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
Administered medications and managed health monitoring for clients.
Developed strong relationships to enhance client comfort and trust.
Documented client progress and communicated changes to supervisors to inform care strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Washington State University
Pullman, WA
09.2016 - 01.2019
Skills
Care coordination
Trauma-informed care
Quality management
Regulatory compliance
Intake/admission coordination
EHR management
Client advocacy
Resource navigation
Community engagement
Team development
Performance feedback
Behavioral de-escalation
Conflict resolution
Family/guardian liaison
Awards
Resilience Award – Aurora Residential Alternatives
Bestology Coaching Program
Administrator License – Licensed to operate residential programs independently; currently Administrator Designee
Core Skills
Behavioral de-escalation, Trauma-informed care, Care planning, ADL support, Staff coaching, Performance feedback, Conflict resolution, Team development, Scheduling, Intake/admission coordination, Quality management, Regulatory compliance, eMAR / electronic health record management, Incident reporting, Progress tracking, Family/guardian liaison, Provider coordination, Community engagement, Resident advocacy, Staff behavior training, Life skills programming, Workshop facilitation, Research translation