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Elizabeth Joachim

Ocean Springs,MS

Summary

Dynamic Executive Director with a proven track record at Lighthouse Assisted Living, excelling in care facility management and financial oversight. Expert in policy development and team leadership, achieving a remarkable 98% occupancy rate while fostering a compassionate environment. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and developing top-performing teams.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
2018 - Current

- Established, opened, and successfully maintain all aspects of business-related activities and health care related aspects of assisted living, memory care and independent living facility.

- Set the tone and culture for a genuine loving and caring long-term care community that has an excellent reputation in the local area.

- Instrumental in the opening process including writing of Policies & Procedures and developing operating budget.

-Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.

-Responsible for initial fill up of facility and maintaining a high (98-100%) occupancy rate while always putting the safety of the residents first.

- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of Assisted Living, Memory Care/Alzheimer’s Units and independent living patio homes. (132 residents plus 18 IL).

- Responsible for all nursing operations, including Board of Pharmacy and ensuring that facility is compliant with state, federal and local regulations, standards, and guidelines.

- Implement procedures to create competitive advantage in the market and set us apart from competition.

-Responsible for hiring and training a top-notch team of directors and managers.

- Responsible for all departments, including Nursing, Human Resources, Dietary, Activities, Reception, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Social Services, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, Dietician and 120+ employees.

- Direct the recruitment, hiring, training and performance evaluations of all personnel.

-Supervise, monitor, and evaluate employees to facilitate a positive, team-oriented working environment that fosters top quality resident care.

- Our facility retains a reputation for quality care while remaining locally competitive.

-Advocates for residents’ rights and needs to ensure their healthcare needs are met.

Director of Behavioral Health

Garden Park Medical Center
Gulfport, Mississippi
2017 - 2018

Director of Acute Inpatient Geriatric Psychiatric Unit (65 years of age and older) and PTSD Inpatient Unit (18 years of age and older).

-Administratively responsible for overseeing the Mental Health Department and for the 24-hour operation of all psychiatric services at Garden Park Hospital. Responsible for patients from the time of Emergency Department assessment until discharge. Administrator of PTSD unit serving First Responders, Military and Veterans with PTSD. Established Garden Park’s first Partial Hospitalization Program for outpatient treatment for Active Military, Veterans and Spouses of Active Military.

Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, staffing and for all nursing staff, nursing assistants, recreational therapists, and social workers in the mental health department.

Executive Director/Director of Nursing

Methodist Senior Services Retirement Community
Gulfport, Mississippi
2011 - 2017

- Established, opened, and successfully maintain all aspects of business-related activities and health care related aspects of assisted living, memory care and independent living facility.

- Set the tone and culture for a genuine loving and caring long-term care community that has an excellent reputation in the local area.

- Instrumental in the opening process including writing of Policies & Procedures and developing operating budget.

-Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.

-Responsible for initial fill up of facility and maintaining a high (98-100%) occupancy rate while always putting the safety of the residents first.

- Responsible for the day-to-day operation of Assisted Living, Memory Care/Alzheimer’s Units and independent living patio homes. (132 residents plus 18 IL).

- Responsible for all nursing operations, including Board of Pharmacy and ensuring that facility is compliant with state, federal and local regulations, standards, and guidelines.

- Implement procedures to create competitive advantage in the market and set us apart from competition.

-Responsible for hiring and training a top-notch team of directors and managers.

- Responsible for all departments, including Nursing, Human Resources, Dietary, Activities, Reception, Maintenance, Housekeeping, Social Services, Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist, Dietician and 120+ employees.

- Direct the recruitment, hiring, training and performance evaluations of all personnel.

-Supervise, monitor, and evaluate employees to facilitate a positive, team-oriented working environment that fosters top quality resident care.

- Our facility retains a reputation for quality care while remaining locally competitive.

-Advocates for residents’ rights and needs to ensure their healthcare needs are met.

Medical/Surgical Home Health Nurse

Camellia Home Health Care
Biloxi, Mississippi
2009 - 2011
  • - Responsible for admissions, all aspects of general medical/surgical patient care, medication teaching, diet teaching, IV therapy, wound care, colostomy care, and discharge planning. Supervision of home health aides.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

South College
Knoxville, TN
01-2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
William Carey University
05-1991

Skills

  • Extensive training in Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Team leadership
  • Care facility management
  • Policy development
  • Financial oversight
  • Training and development

Timeline

Executive Director

Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care
2018 - Current

Director of Behavioral Health

Garden Park Medical Center
2017 - 2018

Executive Director/Director of Nursing

Methodist Senior Services Retirement Community
2011 - 2017

Medical/Surgical Home Health Nurse

Camellia Home Health Care
2009 - 2011

Master of Science - Nursing

South College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing