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Miranda Wagner

Plainfield,IA

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate healthcare leader with over a decade of experience driving excellence in patient care, team collaboration, and operational efficiency across diverse healthcare environments. Proven ability to foster meaningful connections with residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams while championing a culture of empathy and engagement.

Currently serving as both Activity Director and Assistant Operational Director, demonstrating a unique blend of creativity, strategic planning, and administrative acumen. Skilled in designing personalized activity programs, managing budgets, coordinating volunteers, and responding calmly in high-pressure situations. Recognized for a “whatever it takes” mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Ready to bring visionary leadership, operational insight, and a resident-centered approach to the Executive Director role.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Activity Director

Bickford Senior Living
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for providing activity therapy treatment, interaction and socialization to senior living residents in an effort to facilitate optimal physical, emotional and mental health.
  • Manage and promote the Bickford Senior Living Facebook page and website in order to create engaging content to connect with residents’ families on current events, potential new residents, and the community.

Patient Care Assistant

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2023
  • Critical member of the medical care team trained to assist patients in multiple units and departments of the hospital such as Surgical, ICU, Cardiac, and Rehabilitation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver Sunset Home
11.2015 - 01.2021
  • Provided patient comfort while assisting with activities of daily living, reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
08.2013 - 01.2016
  • Provided patient comfort while assisting with activities of daily living, reporting observations of the residents to the nursing supervisor.

Education

General Studies and Pre-Nursing -

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
05.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant Course - undefined

Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
07.2013

Diploma - undefined

Nashua-Plainfield High School
Nashua, IA
05.2013

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Effective problem resolution
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Trustworthy team member
  • Effective communication
  • Innovative thinking
  • Establishing strategic relationships
  • Staff management
  • Resident satisfaction
  • Quality control
  • Program development

Timeline

Activity Director

Bickford Senior Living
09.2022 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
05.2020 - 01.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver Sunset Home
11.2015 - 01.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community
08.2013 - 01.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant Course - undefined

Hawkeye Community College

Diploma - undefined

Nashua-Plainfield High School

General Studies and Pre-Nursing -

Hawkeye Community College