Faith Foust
Director of Nursing and Executive Director
Summary
Accomplished Director of Nursing and Executive Director with 10+ years of leadership in senior living, assisted living, and memory care. Expert in regulatory compliance, clinical operations, and staff development. Proven track record of improving patient satisfaction, streamlining operations, and building high-performing teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Department Operations Manager
LeaderStat
Powell, OH
07.2025 - Current
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Director of Nursing
Gardens of Mayfield
Mayfield, OH
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
Director of Nursing
Crawford Manor
Cleveland, OH
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
Director of Nursing
Laurels of Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Falls, OH
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Executive Director
East Park Retirement Community
Cleveland, OH
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization to local public by giving presentations and speeches and participating in community events.
Director of Memory Care
Anthology Senior Living
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Conducted tours of facility to prospective residents and families.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
Director of Memory Care
Enlivant Assisted Living
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Successfully negotiated client contract renewals to create increased revenue.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College
Skills
- Clinical Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient-Centered Care
- Team Leadership & Development
- Budget & Resource Management
- Memory Care Programming
- Strategic Planning
- Productivity improvement
- Staff development
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Chamberlain College
- Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
- Certified Executive in Assisted Living (CEAL)
Leadership Experience
- Director of Nursing, LeaderStat, Powell, Powell, OH, 2025-07-01, Current, Oversaw nursing department operations and regulatory compliance in an interim capacity., Maintained licensure and training compliance for all staff.
- Director of Nursing, Gardens of Mayfield, Mayfield, Mayfield, OH, 2024-08-01, 2025-05-01, Directed nursing operations, compliance, staffing, and budgeting., Implemented care protocols that improved patient safety and satisfaction., Strengthened interdisciplinary teamwork to enhance care outcomes.
- Director of Nursing, Crawford Manor, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, 2023-11-01, 2024-08-01, Oversaw nursing department operations and regulatory compliance., Improved quality of care by mentoring staff and refining policies., Maintained licensure and training compliance for all staff.
- Director of Nursing, Laurels of Chagrin Falls, Chagrin Falls, Chagrin Falls, OH, 2022-10-01, 2023-11-01, Managed daily nursing operations and compliance., Implemented evidence-based policies to improve care delivery.
- Executive Director, East Park Retirement Community, Cleveland, Cleveland, OH, 2022-04-01, 2022-10-01, Directed facility operations, including budgeting and compliance., Strengthened staff leadership and expanded community engagement.
Earlier Career
- Director of Memory Care, Anthology Senior Living, 2019-01-01, 2020-01-01
- Director of Memory Care, Enlivant Assisted Living, 2015-01-01, 2019-01-01
Timeline
Nursing Department Operations Manager
LeaderStat
07.2025 - Current
Director of Nursing
Gardens of Mayfield
08.2024 - 05.2025
Director of Nursing
Crawford Manor
11.2023 - 08.2024
Director of Nursing
Laurels of Chagrin Falls
10.2022 - 11.2023
Executive Director
East Park Retirement Community
04.2022 - 10.2022
Director of Memory Care
Anthology Senior Living
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Memory Care
Enlivant Assisted Living
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College