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Work History
Education
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Josanna Lei Enriquez

Lisle,IL

Summary

Adaptable Nurse Leader with over 15 years of experience leading interdisciplinary teams within fast-paced clinical environments. Well-versed in planning and directing high-quality, evidence-based care and services across the entire healthcare continuum. Described as a highly motivated leader, a lifelong learner, and an excellent communicator who forms collaborative partnerships with contributors across all functions and business levels. A focused visionary who is supportive of change and passionate about creating a culture of empathy, excellence, and growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR

Lifespace Communities
09.2016 - Current
  • Oversight of clinical operations for life plan communities in multiple states (IL, IA, NE, KS, PA, MN, TX, WI).
  • Served as Clinical Lead for the successful integration of five (5) additional communities into the Lifespace portfolio.
  • Oversaw expansion of clinical services, as part of three (3) major development projects with the addition of Assisted Living and Memory Care programs.
  • Clinical liaison for full EHR implementation (Point Click Care) across organization including successful integration into new acquisitions.
  • Consistently led the health centers in the region to an average CMS star rating above four (4) stars.
  • Developed and implemented organizational policies and procedures for the organization.
  • Led comprehensive process surveys and routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Developed comprehensive training programs and onboarding program for nurse leaders and Administrators
  • Highly Involved in hiring and selection of key leaders for Skilled nursing and Assisted Living programs.
  • Collaborated in the development of staffing ladders and cost-effective measures in alignment with the nursing budget.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering collaboration among departments to drive innovation in patient care delivery.
  • Championed patient safety initiatives including the development of an evidence-based Fall prevention program, Risk Review, and EHR optimization workflows that resulted in significant reductions in adverse events and near misses across all areas of care delivery.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Oak Trace - Lifespace Communities
09.2013 - 09.2016
  • Directed overall operations of the Health Center in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations
  • Led community from three (3) star to five (5) star rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Established as a Life Coach for company's team member empowerment and culture program
  • Member of the Clinical Advisory Committee focused on clinical program development
  • Awarded as Clinical Innovator, recipient of the 'Moving the Mark' award for two years in a row for in-depth work on best practices and census building
  • Managed budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.

DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Clare Oaks, Life Care Services Management
10.2011 - 09.2013
  • Managed the daily clinical operations of a 120-certified bed skilled nursing with Assisted Living and Memory care program.
  • Led the community from two (2) star to five (5) star rating by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
  • Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
  • Supported the clinical team through a restructuring plan while maintaining excellent clinical outcomes
  • Championed implementation of the INTERACT program as a quality improvement project in reducing 30-day readmission rates within the Post-acute network group.
  • Selected as one of top 50 abstracts by American Geriatrics Society and accepted to be published on the Journal of American Geriatrics Society at the Annual Scientific Meeting on CNL-led Initiative to reduce hospital readmissions in a skilled nursing facility.

CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

CMK Healthcare
04.2011 - 12.2011
  • Clinical Instructor for the Licensed Practical Nursing Program and Certified CNA Instructor by Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
  • Supervised, evaluated and documented appropriate clinical experience for each student, procedures, return demonstrations, competency, students' progress, and students' assignments
  • Implemented evidence-based teaching strategies to effectively convey complex nursing concepts.
  • Prepared LPN cohort to sit for the NCLEX-PN Licensure Exam

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Alden Estates Of Naperville
04.2008 - 08.2011

- Worked closely with the Director of Nursing in the management of clinical operations of a 203 certified beds with Skilled Memory Care.
- Oversight of the sub-acute program specializing in Ortho, Dialysis, Pulmonary, and CHF.

- Established and monitored infection control programs according to CDC, federal, and state guidelines.

- Recipient of the Susan Rot Foundation Scholarship for Excellence in Education

Education

Post-graduate Nursing Education - Nurse Educator

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
01.2020

Masters of Science Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader

SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
Orland Park
12.2012

Bachelors of Science Nursing -

ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY
Davao City, Philippines
04.2006

Skills

  • Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Nursing Operations Management
  • Post-Acute Care
  • Evidence-based Gerontology care
  • EHR deployment and optimization
  • Clinical Reimbursement

Certification

  • Certified in Executive Nursing Practice (CENP), 2023-present, American Organization of Nurse Leaders
  • Certified Nurse Educator (CNE),2020-present National League for Nursing
  • Certified Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), 2013-present, American Association for Colleges of Nursing
  • Certified Infection Control Preventionist (CIC), 2017-present, Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)
  • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), IL, 2020-present
  • Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC), 2015-present, American Association of Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Certified Gerontological Nurse (Gero-BC), 2012-present, American Association of Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Certified Professional in Aging Services Risk Management (CPASRM), 2016, Center for Aging Services Risk Management
  • Certified INTERACT Champion, Pathway Health
  • Certified Restorative Nurse, Pathway Health

Presentations

Leading Age Illinois, Individual Presenter, 2019

Illinois Health Care Associations, Individual Presenter, 2018, 2020

American Association of Post-Acute Nursing, Individual Presenter, 2022

References

References available upon request

Timeline

REGIONAL HEALTH SERVICES DIRECTOR

Lifespace Communities
09.2016 - Current

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Oak Trace - Lifespace Communities
09.2013 - 09.2016

DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Clare Oaks, Life Care Services Management
10.2011 - 09.2013

CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

CMK Healthcare
04.2011 - 12.2011

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Alden Estates Of Naperville
04.2008 - 08.2011

Post-graduate Nursing Education - Nurse Educator

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Masters of Science Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader

SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Bachelors of Science Nursing -

ATENEO DE DAVAO UNIVERSITY
Josanna Lei Enriquez