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Lesley Eastman

Lesley Eastman

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Seasoned Director of Nursing with 20+ years of leadership experience in skilled nursing and long-term care. Demonstrated expertise in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements. Known for consistently achieving five-star CMS ratings and deficiency-free surveys. Committed to leading high-performing teams and advancing quality outcomes in a progressive healthcare organization.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
11.2017 - Current
  • Lead clinical operations for a 78-bed skilled nursing facility within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), overseeing a team of 70+ staff.
  • Achieved five-star CMS rating and two deficiency-free state surveys through effective quality improvement initiatives.
  • Developed and implemented performance improvement projects within the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process.
  • Wound care expert, leading weekly rounds, providing specialized guidance on complex wound management, and improving healing outcomes.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by updating policies and procedures in line with federal and state guidelines.

Director of Nursing

Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center
08.2010 - 11.2017
  • Directed nursing operations for a 130-bed skilled nursing facility, managing a team of 90+ employees.
  • Spearheaded the facility's first Antibiotic Stewardship Program, reducing multi-drug-resistant organisms and C. difficile.
  • Successfully reduced antipsychotic medication use from 36% to 11% within three months, enhancing patient quality of life.
  • Led the facility to three deficiency-free state surveys and maintained a five-star CMS rating for the duration of tenure.

Pool Staff Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Honor Health – Thompson Peak Campus
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Administered complex treatments, including IV medications, heparin drips, blood products, and TPN to critically ill patients.
  • Managed post-operative care, including wound vacs and JP drains, ensuring optimal patient recovery.

Director of Nursing

Glencroft Care Center
12.2006 - 08.2010
  • Managed a 225-bed skilled nursing facility, including a $6M annual nursing budget and a team of 150+ staff.
  • Guided the facility to 100% quality ratings on state surveys for four consecutive years and a five-star CMS rating.
  • Eliminated reliance on agency staff, saving the facility $100,000/month and improving care quality, staff satisfaction, and turnover rates.
  • Led educational and development programs for nursing staff, enhancing skills and compliance.

Pool Staff Nurse – Neurology/Urology

Honor Health – Shea Campus
08.2006 - 05.2009
  • Administered medications including IV heparin drips, blood products, and TPN’s to acutely ill patients.
  • Managed wound vacs, hemovacs, and JP drains on post-operative patients.
  • Efficiently handled multiple admissions and discharges.
  • Accurately documented all aspects of patient care.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
01.2010

Associate Degree - Nursing

Glendale Community College
01.2006

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Renton Technical College
01.1992

Skills

  • Clinical Operations & Leadership
  • Quality Improvement & Regulatory Compliance
  • Wound Care Management & Treatment
  • Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship
  • Staff Development & Education
  • Budgeting & Resource Management

Certification

  • Wound Care Certified | National Alliance of Wound Care | Expires April 30, 2029
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid | American Heart Association | Expires August 2025

Affiliations

  • Arizona State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice Committee | Member | 2011–2013
  • Arizona State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice Committee | Member | 2013–2015

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Acacia Health Center at Sagewood
11.2017 - Current

Pool Staff Nurse – Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Honor Health – Thompson Peak Campus
06.2011 - 12.2011

Director of Nursing

Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center
08.2010 - 11.2017

Director of Nursing

Glencroft Care Center
12.2006 - 08.2010

Pool Staff Nurse – Neurology/Urology

Honor Health – Shea Campus
08.2006 - 05.2009

Associate Degree - Nursing

Glendale Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Renton Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

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