Elijah Sanchez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Dynamic Senior Wellness Director at Morningstar Senior Living with a proven track record in enhancing client engagement and retention through innovative wellness programs. Expert in holistic wellness and mental health support, I foster collaboration and communication, achieving increased employee participation in initiatives while implementing strategic outreach to underserved communities. CPR certified and committed to promoting healthy lifestyles.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Wellness Director
Morningstar Senior Living
01.2025 - Current
- Optimized facility usage by scheduling events strategically based on demand patterns maximizing accessibility for clients.
- Led team training sessions focused on enhancing skills in counseling, coaching, fitness instruction, nutrition planning, stress management techniques.
- Contributed towards increased retention rates among members through exceptional customer service responsiveness issues or concerns encountered during their experience.
- Implemented successful outreach efforts targeting underserved populations in the community for improved access to wellness programs.
- Increased employee participation in wellness initiatives by designing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Remained current on industry trends and research to ensure cutting-edge services were available to clients.
- Established a supportive atmosphere within the wellness center by prioritizing open communication, empathy, and respect among staff and clients.
- Initiated employee wellness challenges boosting team morale fostering a culture of health throughout the organization.
- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations to expand resources available to clients and promote holistic wellbeing.
- Streamlined administrative processes for more efficient operations within the wellness center.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles through various workshops, seminars, and fitness classes.
- Managed budgets effectively, allocating funds appropriately to optimize program offerings while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Facilitated group discussions and support sessions aimed at addressing mental health concerns among clientele during difficult times.
- Introduced new assessment tools tracking individual progress towards personalized goals motivating participants stay committed long term success.
- Mentored and supervised staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that supported professional growth.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless integration of wellness services for clients.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized attention and guidance on their wellness journey.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
- Monitored and evaluated program performance to determine value and quality.
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various topics.
- Met or exceeded monthly revenue and training goals.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Conducted needs assessments or surveys to determine interest in or satisfaction with wellness and fitness programs, events or services.
Wellness Director
Morningstar Senior Living
02.2023 - Current
- Increased employee participation in wellness initiatives by designing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Implemented successful outreach efforts targeting underserved populations in the community for improved access to wellness programs.
- Established a supportive atmosphere within the wellness center by prioritizing open communication, empathy, and respect among staff and clients.
- Facilitated group discussions and support sessions aimed at addressing mental health concerns among clientele during difficult times.
- Evaluated program effectiveness using data analytics, adapting strategies as needed to meet client needs and maintain high-quality outcomes.
- Mentored and supervised staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that supported professional growth.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized attention and guidance on their wellness journey.
- Developed strategic partnerships with community organizations to expand resources available to clients and promote holistic wellbeing.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless integration of wellness services for clients.
- Initiated employee wellness challenges boosting team morale fostering a culture of health throughout the organization.
- Helped clients set and achieve health and wellness goals.
- Provided individualized fitness assessments, program designs and nutrition counseling services.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vaughn High School
Vaughn, NM05-2005
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM10-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Science
Draper, UT04-2026
Skills
- Mindfulness techniques
- Health promotion
- Mental health support
- Physical fitness expertise
- Holistic wellness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Achieved Best of the Best DON of the year award 2024 thru the NMHCA
- Became the 1st Assisted Living Facility in the State of NM to achieve Level 1 of Antipsychotic Medication Reduction program thru the NMHCA
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Senior Wellness Director
Morningstar Senior Living
01.2025 - Current
Wellness Director
Morningstar Senior Living
02.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sandoval Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
AMG Specialty Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Vaughn High School
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Science - Nursing
Joyce University of Nursing And Health Science
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