Joshua Sears
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with over 20 years of experience in healthcare operations, surgical services, and risk management. Proven track record of leading teams of 40+ professionals and enhancing operational efficiency by 15% through streamlined workflows. Achieved a 20% increase in resident satisfaction scores by implementing patient-centered initiatives. Committed to fostering environments that prioritize resident well-being and staff performance while adapting to challenges effectively.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator in Training (AIT)
Brookridge, a Thrivemore Community
01.2025 - Current
- 30-week immersion across all LTC departments with NCBENHA coursework and off-site facility visits.
- Prepare monthly administrative reports
- State & National LNHA exams completed. #3469
Special Education Teacher
Iredell Statesville Schools
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Managed individualized education plans (IEPs) for 40+ students; collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance.
Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Assistant
Providence Plastic Surgery, Novant Health, Mary Greeley Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Directed OR efficiency, infection control, and patient safety; performed advanced perioperative procedures including closing, tube/drain insertion, and pre-/post-op care.
Project Manager & Senior Surgical First Assistant
TriHealth
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Led optimization projects for perioperative services with $1.6M+ annual revenue impact.
- Served as facility lead for Impress conversion initiative.
Surgical First Assistant / Technician
Multiple Health Systems
01.2002 - 01.2012
- Delivered surgical support, trained staff, and improved process workflows.
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments to ensure readiness for procedures.
- Conducted inventory management for surgical supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels.
- Trained new surgical team members on sterile techniques and operating room protocols.
- Assisted surgeon by passing instruments and sterile supplies during operations.
- Supported surgical team during complex procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to address intraoperative challenges and maintain workflow.
- Evaluated and implemented improvements in surgical processes to enhance patient outcomes.
- Set up equipment and organized instruments according to surgeons' preference cards.
Education
M.S. - Management & Leadership
WGU
Indianapolis, IN01.2020
MBA - Business
WGU
Indianapolis, IN01.2019
B.S. - Business Management
WGU
Indianapolis, IN01.2017
Certificate - Surgical Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Madisonville, KY01.2011
Certificate - Surgical Technology
USAF
Wichita Falls, TX01.1998
Skills
- Long-term care administration
- Process optimization and lean six sigma
- Infection control
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Administrative reporting
- Staff training
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Team leadership
- Risk management and safety
- Strategic planning and budget oversight
- Cross-functional coordination
Degrees
- MBA
- MSML
- LNHA
Leadership And Affiliations
- Sergeant at Arms, Guardians of the Children, 2023–2024
- Preceptor, Surgical Assistant Training – TriHealth
- Board of Directors, Ohio AST, 2017–2019
- Member, Environmental Awareness Board – City of Forest Park
- Member, TriHealth Diversity Council
Timeline
Administrator in Training (AIT)
Brookridge, a Thrivemore Community
01.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Iredell Statesville Schools
01.2022 - 01.2025
Surgical First Assistant / Surgical Assistant
Providence Plastic Surgery, Novant Health, Mary Greeley Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2022
Project Manager & Senior Surgical First Assistant
TriHealth
01.2012 - 01.2018
Surgical First Assistant / Technician
Multiple Health Systems
01.2002 - 01.2012
Surgical Technologist
United States Air Force
01.1998 - 01.2002
M.S. - Management & Leadership
WGU
MBA - Business
WGU
B.S. - Business Management
WGU
Certificate - Surgical Assisting
Madisonville Community College
Certificate - Surgical Technology
USAF