Lori Simons
Easton,PA
Summary
Accomplished and PCHA Certified Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in long-term care and healthcare administration, demonstrating expertise in clinical care, staff management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to lead and educate nursing teams, optimize patient care delivery, and ensure positive patient outcomes. Seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity to leverage my skills and experience in a dynamic healthcare setting.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Priority Health Care
Easton, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Directly manage the operations of a 61-bed skilled secured dementia unit in a long-term care setting
- Supervise and evaluate professional and non-professional nursing staff, ensuring optimal patient care and adherence to facility policies
- Collaborate with the Medical Director for resident assessments and chart reviews, and implement new orders and notify families as needed
- Ensure a customer-service-oriented approach throughout the unit, promoting a positive and supportive environment for residents and their families
- Develop and arrange staff education and training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge
Director of Health and Wellness / Acting PCHA
Genesis Healthcare
Macungie, PA
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversaw the delivery and coordination of resident care services, ensuring individualized and holistic care
- Directed the operations of the nursing department, managing staff, resources, and workflows to achieve departmental goals
- Ensured customer needs were met and addressed promptly and effectively, leading to high levels of resident and family satisfaction
- Developed and maintained comprehensive service plans for each resident, tailored to their specific needs and preferences
- Monitored and enforced compliance with all state regulations, ensuring the facility met all quality and safety standards
- Collaborated with all other departments (e.g., dietary, activities, social services) to coordinate and deliver seamless, integrated customer-related services
- Marketed the assisted living community through tours and participation in public relations events
- Coordinated resident move-in services, including orientation to the community, staff, and overall adjustment
- Assumed interim PCHA duties in the Executive Director's absence, demonstrating leadership and administrative capabilities
LPN Unit Manager / Interim Educator/ Acting ADON
Priority Health Care
Easton, PA
06.2014 - 07.2022
- Managed a 64-bed skilled long-term care unit, providing clinical oversight and direction to nursing staff
- Oversaw all professional and non-professional nursing staff, including hiring, training, and performance management
- Conducted weekly meetings with the Medical Director to assess residents, review charts, and coordinate care plans
- Obtained, implemented, and communicated new orders to nursing staff and resident families
- Performed resident assessments, monitored changes in condition, and initiated appropriate interventions
- Promoted a customer service orientation among all organizational personnel, fostering a positive and patient-centered environment
- Arranged staff education and training
DON/Resident Services Coordinator
ProMedica Senior Care: Arden Courts
Easton, PA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Supervised day-to-day activities and all nursing personnel, ensuring efficient and effective unit operations
- Implemented and enforced all policies and procedures related to Risk Management and Infection Control, maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff
- Assessed and monitored residents' health care needs, and implemented appropriate actions, training, consultation, and delegation strategies
- Hired, trained, supervised, and developed Resident Services Supervisors, building a strong and capable team
Director of Education
Family Pillars Hospice
Bethlehem, PA
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Interviewed candidates, selected the most suitable individuals, and extended job offers
- Documented and reported on employee performance, providing feedback and identifying areas for improvement
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve employee retention
- Provided staff instruction in clinical education, procedural care, and addressed newly identified educational needs by the administration
- Provided input in staff performance evaluations, contributing to professional development
- Educated staff on safety improvement, compliance protocols, and accuracy of staff actions
Clinical Liaison
Family Pillars Hospice
Bethlehem, PA
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Established patient eligibility for hospice care, ensuring appropriate access to services
- Communicated effectively with patients' families, providing support, education, and updates
- Collaborated with various departments in hospitals, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities to coordinate patient transitions and care
- Reviewed patients' medical records to gather comprehensive information and assess their needs
- Determined appropriate care settings for patients, including hospital admission or outpatient care
- Explained care options to patients and their families, empowering them to make informed decisions
- Scheduled and conducted speaking engagements at community events to raise awareness of hospice services
- Managed patient consent signing processes
- Addressed and resolved service failures, ensuring patient and family satisfaction
Education
Certificate in Personal Care Home Administration -
Penn State
Abington, PA01.2022
Nursing in LPN - Practical Nursing
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem, PA09-2007
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Injections
- Wound Care
- Home Health
- Discharge Planning
- Acute Care
- Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
- Hospice Care
- Care Plans
- Leadership
- Management
- Nurse Management
- Staff Supervision
- Healthcare Administration
- EMR Systems
- Regulatory Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Training & Education
- Staff instruction
- Performance evaluations
- Safety improvement
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Pennsylvania, PN277877, 11/01/07, 06/30/26, Florida, PN5254629, 07/01/22, 07/31/25
- Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA), PA Dept. of Welfare, 02/01/22-Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 1/2025-01/2027
Administrative And Leadership Skills
- Leadership: 10+ years
- Management: 10+ years (Nurse Management, Staff Supervision, Healthcare Administration)
- EMR Systems: 10+ years
- Regulatory Compliance: Expertise in maintaining compliance with state regulations
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Training & Education: Staff instruction, performance evaluations, safety improvement
Timeline
Unit Manager
Priority Health Care
06.2024 - Current
Director of Health and Wellness / Acting PCHA
Genesis Healthcare
02.2022 - 05.2024
DON/Resident Services Coordinator
ProMedica Senior Care: Arden Courts
10.2021 - 02.2022
Director of Education
Family Pillars Hospice
01.2021 - 06.2021
Clinical Liaison
Family Pillars Hospice
05.2018 - 01.2021
LPN Unit Manager / Interim Educator/ Acting ADON
Priority Health Care
06.2014 - 07.2022
Certificate in Personal Care Home Administration -
Penn State
Nursing in LPN - Practical Nursing
Penn State Lehigh Valley