Mikaela Byerley, RN, LNHA
Mountain Grove,MO
Summary
Results-driven healthcare executive with progressive leadership experience across hospice and long-term care operations. Proven success overseeing multi-site hospice programs with a combined census of 80 patients across three offices, managing up to 65 clinical and support staff, and maintaining regulatory excellence through CMS and Joint Commission surveys with minimal deficiencies. Experienced in Medicare compliance, financial stewardship, census growth strategy, operational scalability, and cost-containment initiatives. Committed to building high-performance interdisciplinary teams while delivering compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Coordinator
Three Rivers Hospice
Mountain Grove, MO
10.2025 - Current
- Operational and clinical oversight for hospice services serving a 25-patient census.
- Lead bi-weekly IDG meetings ensuring compliance with federal hospice Conditions of Participation.
- Manage chart audits, infection control programs, and QAPI initiatives.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and staff development.
- Drive community engagement and referral relationships to sustain census growth.
Administrator
Regional Hospice
Springfield, MO
04.2025 - 10.2025
- Directed multi-site hospice operations across three locations with a combined census of 80 patients.
- Oversaw Medicare compliance, reimbursement readiness, and regulatory adherence.
- Managed budgeting, hiring decisions, marketing strategy, and operational sustainability.
- Maintained CMS compliance with minimal survey deficiencies (13 combined tags across three offices).
- Implemented strategic decisions to ensure financial stability and growth.
Administrator
Autumn Oaks Caring Center
Mountain Grove, MO
11.2022 - 04.2025
- Directed facility operations supervising up to 65 staff members.
- Successfully navigated multiple state surveys with minimal deficiencies.
- Reduced operational costs through strategic management of dietary, staffing, and supply expenses.
- Strengthened employee engagement and retention initiatives.
- Maintained budgeting oversight and regulatory compliance.
Hospice Manager
Ozarks Healthcare
West Plains, MO
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed hospice clinical operations and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Led Joint Commission survey with minimal deficiencies (approximately three tags).
- Improved hospital-to-home hospice transitions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction and quality indicators through process improvement.
Education
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator -
Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators
11.2022
Registered Nurse -
Missouri Board of Nursing
2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Springfield, MO12.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO07.2010
Healthcare Specialist - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
United States Army Medical Department Center And School
2002
Skills
- Multi-Site Hospice Operations
- CMS & Medicare Compliance
- Joint Commission (JCHO) Readiness
- QAPI Leadership
- Census Growth Strategy
- Budget Oversight & Cost Containment
- Staff Recruitment & Retention
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- Community Partnership Development
- Regulatory Survey Management
Timeline
RN Coordinator
Three Rivers Hospice
10.2025 - Current
Administrator
Regional Hospice
04.2025 - 10.2025
Administrator
Autumn Oaks Caring Center
11.2022 - 04.2025
Hospice Manager
Ozarks Healthcare
01.2020 - 06.2022
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator -
Missouri Board of Nursing Home Administrators
Registered Nurse -
Missouri Board of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwest Baptist University
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Ozarks Technical Community College
Healthcare Specialist - National Registry Emergency Medical Technician
United States Army Medical Department Center And School