Meredith Shipley
Menifee,CA
Summary
Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals in a skilled nursing environment. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance for residents and families. Strong communication skills, leading by example with compassion and a willingness to serve others. Committed to fostering a climate, policies, and routines that enable residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. Focused on providing residents with the highest practical level of physical, metal, psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Social Services
Ramona Rehabilitation And Post Acute Care
08.2011 - Current
- Establish preliminary and comprehensive assessment for social service needs.
- Prepare Social Services Department for annual survey.
- Prepare and collaborate to present a plan of correct after annual survey.
- Ensure that residents, families, and staff interviews are conducted for completion of relevant MDS sections and care area assessments in accordance with current regulations.
- Recruit, interview, select, supervise, and evaluate Social Services staff.
- Collaborate with department managers to correct and improve resident services.
- Developed department policies and procedures adhering to quality and performance measures.
- Attend education opportunities and create in-service training alliances to meet mission of organization.
- Construct short- and long-term planning to improve resident programs.
- Independently research best practices and navigate regulations in order to assist with development of facility policies and procedures.
- Team oriented and effective at identifying critical moments when support is needed.
- Ability to remain calm during stressful and difficult situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Education Technology
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA05.2004
Skills
- Policy Analysis
- Knowledgeable of State and Federal Regulations
- Patient Advocacy
- Developing and Collaboration with Community-Based Providers
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Care Plan Coordinator
- Patient Centered Assessments
- Problem Solving Expert
- Mentoring and Managing
- Finding Solutions for Psychosocial Concerns
- Maintain Confidentiality
- Collaborating with Interdisciplinary Team
Timeline
Director of Social Services
Ramona Rehabilitation And Post Acute Care
08.2011 - Current
Associate of Science - Business Education Technology
Victor Valley College
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