Karen Dejong

Deland

Summary

Goal oriented professional looking to further my career in the residential/healthcare industry. I am looking to continue to grow with a company and challenge myself with new opportunities in management.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Executive Director

Reflections Memory Care of Port Orange

06.2022 - Current

Oversee the day to day operations at the facility. Maintain budget with all departments and trying to keep labor and food costs within budget. In charge of all admissions, giving tours and marketing events as needed. Weekly and daily reports submitted to corporate. Worked closely with BOM to address aging revenue and other concerns that came up. Assisted wellness director in wellness department. Able to maintain a deficiency free community for 6 years

Wellness Director

Retreat at Port Orange

01.2019 - Current

Oversee and lead a group of caregivers. I maintained and created the schedule for all employees. I would step in as Executive Director when ED out of building and oversee all departments. Responsible for putting into place various assignments and protocols within the nursing department. Ordered supplies for residents and care as well as overseeing pharmacy ordering of medications. Maintained documentation on residents and creating service plans for all residents. Maintained constant communication with family members regarding their loved ones in the building.

Director of Assisted Living

Woodland Towers

01.2017 - 01.2019

In charge of all scheduling and supervising of all Nursing staff. Created individual service plans for all assisted residents. Responsible for providing orientation for all new employees. stepped in and assumed Executive Director role when ED was out of building. Submitted weekly and monthly reports required by corporate office. maintained ongoing log of any incidents, and reporting adverse incidents to state.

Education

Practical Nursing Program/A.S Degree -

Seminole State College

01.2009

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Hayfield Secondary School

Alexandria, VA

01.1999

Skills

ALL MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE INCLUDING EXCEL SPREADSHEETS
MULTITASKING
LEADING AND MANAGING OTHERS
CORE TRAINED

WORKS WELL WITH OTHERS AND INDEPENDENTLY
COMMUNICATING WITH FAMILY MEMBERS
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
MULTIPLE EHR SYSTEMS INCLUDING YARDI, PCC, AND ELDERMARK, QUICKMAR