Accomplished health care leader with a demonstrated ability to deliver mission-critical results through team-oriented strategic processes. Dynamic, resourceful, and extremely driven individual with a deep passion for creating and delivering programs and solutions that empower a team, company, and customer to meet and exceed desired expectations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
Savage Senior Living
11.2015 - Current
Oversee day to day operations in Assisted Living
Lead staff through opening of a 94 unit Senior Housing building along with a 28 unit expansion
Gathered and organized information for sale of building in 2017
Organize home care and dining staff into block scheduling.
Developed and managed budget from 2016-present.
Monitored sales forecasts and projected financial planning for organization to achieve revenue goals.
Established new customer service and problem resolution processes to improve client satisfaction rates.
Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
10.2006 - 09.2015
Good Samaritan Society-West Union
Good Samaritan Society-Postville
Good Samaritan Society-Sherman County
Good Samaritan Society-Larimore
Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Provided thorough supervision for day-to-day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and procedures.
Oversaw implemented systems to reduce employee accidents by achieving 55 days of lost time over 6 years.
Diligently implemented Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) system to improve quality of care.
Expertly planned and implemented short order cooking to provide resident dining choice.
Eliminated personal alarms on fall risk residents.
Developed budget with increased profits of 75% of projected revenue from 2006-2014.
Aided with assistance as dual administrator and consultant reviewing human resource systems.
Spearheaded implementation of employee engagement program using model for improvement based on MyInnerview Satisfaction Survey results.
Managed contracts of consultants, managed care payers, hospice providers, Veteran's Administration and additional service providers.
Maximized operational efficiency by coaching staff on various customer service initiatives.
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Education
Master of Public Administration - Health Care
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
2001
Skills
Critical thinking
Strong Analytical Skills
Resource Allocation
Data Quality
Data Analytics
Consulting
Written And Verbal Communications
Strong Customer Focus
Marketing
Problem-Solving
Performance Monitoring
Clinical Research
Accomplishments
2011 Iowa Health Care Association Quality Award for Life Enrichment
2012 American Health Care Association Bronze Award for Pressure Ulcer Program
2020 Safe Care for Senior recognition through LeadingAge MN
Affiliations
Facilitator, University of Minnesota, Foundations of Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration course, 2016-present
Member, Savage and Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce, 2015-present
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, State of Iowa, 2010-present
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, State of Minnesota, Sept 2015-present
Licensed Assisted Living Director, State of Minnesota, August 2021
Professional Development
Nexus Summit, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, 2017
Housing with Services Certificate, Leading Age, 2016
Certified Dementia Practitioner, 2023
Mental Health First Aid, 2022
Timeline
Executive Director
Savage Senior Living
11.2015 - Current
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
10.2006 - 09.2015
Master of Public Administration - Health Care
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Dickinson State University
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