Hard-working professional with 15+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of ambulatory care, acute care facility, and case management. Aiming to leverage my skills as the Registered Nurse role at an organization after returning to the market from completing a project and mission working with the American Red Cross oversees. Resourceful vice president with several years of results-oriented experience in business intelligence and operations management. Culturally-sensitive and ethical professional with demonstrated success in developing and implementing optimized solutions. Versatile leader recognized for driving results in collaborative, inclusive manner.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Clinical Operations
Wickshire Senior Living, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Supervises, guides, and mentors the clinical operations for all territories
Assists the clinical department in meeting all budget, occupancy, and clinical expectations
Works closely with the CEO and Regional Director of Operations in the development and execution of clinical quality and compliance
Responsible for providing quality resident care, clinical compliance, and successful clinical operations in accordance with all local, state, and federal guidelines
Responsible for clinical compliance
Implements Clinical Training & engages with local communities onsite to ensure quality care
Participates in the implementation of policies & procedures to ensure compliance with multi-state regulations and Wickshire’s best practices/standards
Partners with Operations to develop care pricing strategy
Drives occupancy growth and supports sales strategy
Responsible for establishing and maintaining quality of care systems to ensure all residents receive the care as outlined on resident care plans
Clinical system implementation during acquisition scenarios
Responsible for incident management, risk and required reporting
Drives organizational culture, strategy, and company policy
Develops key relationships with Clinical vendors
Leads the team by developing clear role expectations for all clinical leaders, modeling effective meeting facilitation, project management and professional growth
Serves as a resource on clinical issues, current trends in healthcare, and state, federal regulations
Responsible for the creation of clinical monitoring programs
Frequent clinical quality visits to communities under leadership
Monitor Survey Preparedness and be on site if needed to manage the survey process
Assist with and monitor Plan of Corrections for both mock and State Surveys
Assist in monitoring budgetary progress including associate plans and regulatory items
Be available always for phone calls when an event occurs
Provide regular formal education and orientation to the Health and Wellness Director
Provide education as needed to Directors and associates
Serve as clinical leader within a community in the event the community is temporarily without a Health and Wellness Director
Assist in recruiting and hiring qualified Health and Wellness Directors
Develops policies and procedures in conjunction with operations
Other duties as assigned
Regional Clinical Director of Operations
Wickshire Senior Living, LLC
10.2022 - 02.2023
Managed clinical operations and resources within the region to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
Conducted regular assessments of patient care quality and safety initiatives in order to identify areas of improvement.
Developed, implemented, and monitored regional policies, procedures, and protocols related to patient care and services.
Provided leadership in developing strategies for improving clinical outcomes across the region.
Oversaw operational budgeting activities and ensured financial targets were met.
Collaborated with other departments to coordinate patient care delivery across the region.
Maintained strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the region.
Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Facilitated communication between medical staff members to improve team collaboration on patient-focused initiatives.
Created strategies for recruiting new clinicians into the organization's network of providers.
Evaluated performance metrics for all regional medical staff members to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Assisted in developing educational materials for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel regarding evidence-based practices.
Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by providing feedback on performance issues as needed.
Participated in interdepartmental meetings, committees to discuss regional objectives, goals.
Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys or reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
Coordinated training sessions for clinicians on topics such as infection control or risk management.
Performed regular audits of health records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Monitored adherence to professional standards among clinicians at each practice site.
Provided guidance on coding and billing processes that are compliant with regulatory requirements.
Responded promptly to complaints received from patients regarding their experience with our services.
Reviewed documents such as contracts or agreements related to physician employment arrangements prior to execution.
Provided onboarding and coaching to new hires to help each feel comfortable in job positions and prepared to handle various responsibilities.
Utilized active listening and interpersonal communication skills to build professional relationships with patients, clinical staff and other stakeholders.
Interviewed applicants and made recommendations for new hires.
Improve policies and procedures through development, implementation, revision and evaluation of new protocols.
Introduced new departmental policies and oriented staff to facilitate adoption of changes.
Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
Admission Liaison
Bayfront Alliant Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
Evaluate and coordinate admissions with appropriate center staff
Achieve facility census goals and annual budget projections through on site sales visits at hospitals and physician practices for referral conversions to admissions
Develop relationships, provide excellent customer service and educate referral sources on services provided by Consulate
Develop sales strategies to maximize admissions to grow market share in core business lines in assigned geographic area
Maintain knowledge of current regulations governing Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance company reimbursement
Participate in industry trade shows and business development activities, as assigned
Conduct admission screening of potential patients, determine level of care, services required, equipment needs and insurance coverage, as indicated
Ensure appropriate clinical acceptance in a timely manner
BSN-RN, Senior Director of Health, and Wellness
Brentwood St Pete Assisted Living an Elegance Property
03.2020 - 05.2021
Oversee resident health and safety, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance
Manage resident health assessments, care planning, and condition changes
Supervise, hire, coach, train, and evaluate Assisted Living and Memory Care staff
Coordinate Assisted Living and Memory Care team member schedules and duties
Lead risk management and quality assurance initiatives
Audit operational and staff compliance with state, federal, and company regulations
Prepare for audits, participate in survey process, and write plans of correction
Collaborate with sales and marketing to create personalized customer experiences to drive occupancy and retention
Foster teamwork and a resident service focused environment
Ensure all residents are evaluated prior to residency or with change of condition to ensure services are delivered
Communicate with residents, family, and staff on an as needed basis to meet resident needs
Screen, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all Care Partner staff and activity staff in the Specified Care Area
Complete care staff schedules to assure proper coverage to meet resident needs and according to budget
Participate in the maintenance of resident records including review of documentation performed by resident assistants, monthly MAR reviews, setting up new resident and thinning records appropriately
Participate in community functions including family socials and open houses
Foster teamwork with co-workers, show initiative in overcoming obstacles, take actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and have a positive impact on co-workers, and visitors
Responsible for COVID 19 test sample collection, shipping and resulting
Oversight of monitoring all 100+ residents and 68+ employees for screening, assessment and prevention of the spread of COVID 19
Ordering supplies to include but not limited to PPE
Infection Control Nurse
Registered Nurse Contract
SSG, INC Contract/ MacDill Air Force Base
12.2019 - 03.2020
Assess and manage acute and episodic healthcare concerns, health maintenance and promotion, disease prevention and management, patient education and counseling, patient advocacy, case management, and coordination of care for patients
Ensure all durable medical equipment referrals are placed and appropriate for care
Gather information and/or documentation required for continuation of care referral request, lab and diagnostic test results under credentialed provider or clinical support staff per protocol
Medication Administration, Wound Care, IV therapy
Provide professional and nursing care through the delivery, management, and coordination of care services in a clinic setting through face-to-face encounters or via telecommunications technology (telehealth/virtual nursing) by performing nursing triage to determine appropriate level of care and home care advice
Assess, Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry
Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients and escort patients while to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers
Registered Nurse Contract
American Red Cross
08.2016 - 08.2019
Medication Administration, Wound Care, IV therapy
Assess, Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
Record patients' medical information and vital signs
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry
Perform physical examinations, make tentative diagnoses, and treat patients and escort patients while to hospitals or at disaster site triage centers
Perform administrative or managerial functions, such as taking responsibility for a unit's status, budget, planning, or long-range goals
Registered Nurse/Utilization Management Nurse
All Seasons Family Healthcare
05.2013 - 04.2019
Performed utilization review activities, including precertification, and retrospective reviews according to guidelines
Determined the medical necessity of requests by performing first level reviews using approved evidence-based guidelines/criteria
Answered Utilization Management directed telephone calls; managing them in a professional and competent way
Referred cases to reviewing physician when the treatment request did not meet necessity per guidelines, or when guidelines were not available
Conducted and documented rate negotiations with out of network providers, utilizing appropriate reimbursement methodologies
Identified and referred potential cases to Disease Management and Case Management appropriately for proper follow up
Review charts for credentialed providers to ensure proper plan of care for patients, responsible for speaking with patients regarding treatments, referrals, durable medical equipment are identified for the proper diagnoses for patient based on results of their condition
Worked with managed healthcare teams, hospitals, home health and Long-Term care, and outpatient settings, insurance companies or managed care organizations to ensure quality and appropriateness of healthcare services for patients
Document data related to patients' care including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
Order, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests and screening procedures based on assessment results, previous diagnoses, and knowledge about age, gender and health status of clients
Discuss illnesses and treatments with patients and family members
Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments
Obtain specimens or samples for laboratory work
Collaborate with patients to plan for future health care needs or to coordinate transitions and referrals
Analyze the indications, contraindications, risk complications, and cost-benefits, monitor outcomes of therapeutic interventions
Assess the impact of illnesses or injuries on patients' health, function, growth, development, nutrition, sleep, rest, quality of life, or family, social and educational relationships
Treat wounds or superficial lacerations
Provide formal and informal education to other staff members
Perform administrative duties that facilitate admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
Participate in the development of practice protocols
Refer patients for specialty consultations or treatments
Coordinate billing activities with supervising physicians
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Elias Specialty Hospital
10.2012 - 05.2013
Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration
Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
Record food and intake and output
Help patients with bathing, dressing, maintaining personal hygiene, moving in bed, or standing and walking
Clean rooms and make beds
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' office or clinics
Nurse Manager
Primrose Retirement Communities
05.2009 - 10.2012
Establishing rates for services and coordinating financial reporting
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
Maintain communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning
Review and analyze facility activities and data to aid planning and cash and risk management and to improve service utilization
Plan, implement and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff
Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability
Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options
Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports
Establish objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage
Prepare activity reports to inform management of the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives
Inspect facilities and recommend building or equipment modifications to ensure emergency readiness and compliance to access, safety, and sanitation regulations
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit
Consult with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans, and promote health programs
Develop instructional materials and conduct in-service and community-based educational programs
Develop or expand and implement medical programs or health services that promote research, rehabilitation, and community health
Perform thorough health assessment on all new residents, monitor the health status of all current residents, and monitor resident assessments and care plans for staff compliance
Hire, coach, orient, schedule, and train all Assisted Living and Memory Care staff
Perform all necessary verbal and written disciplinary actions required of supervised staff, and ensure documentation and process meets Company policies and procedures
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
01.2019
Associates Degree - Nursing
Allied Health Alaska
01.2015
License Practical Nursing Diploma -
Baptist Health School of Practical Nursing
01.2008
Skills
EMR- EPIC
E-Clinical
ADP
Point-Click-Care
Medication Administration
Nurse Management
Prior Authorization
Tracheotomy
HR
Phlebotomy
Medicare and Medicaid Experience
Staff Development
Human Resources
Event Networking
Data Analysis
Price Structuring
Process Improvement
Client Relationship Building
Risk Management
Sales Leadership
Mergers and Acquisitions
Customer Service
Documentation And Reporting
Policy and procedure development
Industry Best Practices
Staff Training
Public Speaking
Training and mentoring
Performance monitoring
Complex Problem-Solving
Decision-Making
Presentations
Rules and regulations
Recruiting and Hiring
Coaching and Mentoring
Company guidelines
Corporate Communications
Critical Thinking
Team Leadership
Staff Recruiting and Retainment
Strategic Planning
Certification
American Heart Association-Basic Life Support/CPR, 12/25
Licensed Nurse Consultant, University of Georgia, 06/24
Certified Dementia Practitioner, 02/24
NADONA member, 09/21
Timeline
Vice President of Clinical Operations
Wickshire Senior Living, LLC
02.2023 - Current
Regional Clinical Director of Operations
Wickshire Senior Living, LLC
10.2022 - 02.2023
Admission Liaison
Bayfront Alliant Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021
BSN-RN, Senior Director of Health, and Wellness
Brentwood St Pete Assisted Living an Elegance Property
Medication Technician by Proxy/ Nightshift Supervi at Wickshire Senior LivingMedication Technician by Proxy/ Nightshift Supervi at Wickshire Senior Living