Organized and motivated, eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking Mid-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Detail-oriented Medical and Health Services Manager passionate about facilitating excellent patient care. Adept at designing and implementing policies and procedures. Motivated team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration. Results-oriented nursing home leader knowledgeable about effective recruitment, training and leadership strategies to maintain employee efficiency, accuracy and quality of services. Well-organized and resourceful with a proactive mindset and good communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness Director
12 Oaks Properties
Kingwood, TX
03.2021 - Current
Oversaw wellness care teams to keep performance in compliance with safety standards and legal regulations.
Managed nursing and personal care services offered to Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.
Enhanced care quality and increased patient protections by eliminating knowledge gaps and improving staff performance.
Established initial service plans in ECS and updated care strategies to flex with changing demands.
Cultivated strong family support to maximize care outcomes for wellness approaches.
Met care coverage demands by setting effective schedules and delegating assignments.
Developed and maintained excellent member relationships to promote facility offerings and assist with health or exercise questions.
Conducted needs assessments and surveys to determine interest in wellness and fitness programs, events and services.
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Assistant Director of Nursing
RCM
Heights, TX
06.2021 - 09.2021
Administered executive supervision, exercising independent judgment to select proper course of action in policies and procedures.
Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
Reviewed daily documentation of dispensing of controlled substances, immediately noting discrepancies from shift to shift.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Oversaw explanation of personnel policies and job descriptions as part of nursing employee orientation process.
Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
Facilitated peer-to-peer conflict resolution.
Initiated training and education programs for supporting healthcare staff.
Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Aveanna Healthcare
Houston
11.2019 - 12.2020
Responsible for maintaining client files, preparing for audits and reviewing nursing documentation for appropriateness
Analyze, review and report on charts, charting trends, and quality indicators
Update and coordinate with the supervising nurse and external clinical staff regarding changes in the patients’ treatment plans when necessary.
Monitor compliance to policies and procedures including but not limited to clinical documentation
Resolve charting issues and recommend changes to procedures
Update corrections on documentation after retrieval from appointed nurse(s)
Participate as a consultant in the implementation of chart review tools, standards of care and outcome measures
Identify clinical problem areas and inform/train staff in the correction of any deficiencies
Assist the quality department with surveys and audits as assigned
Consulted with management and personnel to educate on QA standards.
Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
Secured positive customer experiences while executing effective quality assurance practices.
Trained end users on software and hardware functionality, best practices and protocols.
Nurse Case Manager/Utilization
Rescare Premiere
Houston
06.2014 - 03.2020
Patient Triage in Clinic Setting
Prior authorizations, submit referrals for outside treatments.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Evaluated nursing notes to confirm completeness and accuracy of descriptions outlining nursing care provided and corresponding patient responses.
Charted weekly progress notes and quarterly summaries.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Pharmaceutical Research Manager
Novum Pharmaceutical, Research Svs
Houston
05.2008 - 10.2014
Work Directly Insurance carriers and medicaid/medicare to evaluate
medical necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of health
care services
Educate patients and caregiver's on healthcare protocols and
processes
Engaged, coached, assessed and managed all medical staff
Manage support services and fostered communication among social
workers, therapists, and State Surveyors
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical
activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively
modify treatment plans
Manage care from admission to discharge, including patient
assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging
support to provide comprehensive care to over 60 patients daily
Protocol Review, determine staffing needs with Clinic Support Staff
Anager to ensure that studies are staffed adequately
Organize and conduct initiation meetings to ensure that all staff is
trained on each protocol
Mentor Study Managers to ensure that they
are providing clear assignments and proper training to all clinical staff
scheduled to work on studies
Provide feedback to Lab Manager and ADO regarding clinic
support staff performance
Work with Study Managers and Principal
Nvestigator (PI) to ensure studies are conducted according to protocol,
OP's and other regulatory standards
Manage Case Report Form (CRF) completion and quality control
process through Study Managers
Update management and Principal Investigator on study progress,
problems or operational issues in a timely manner
Provide Client
Ervices with study updates to ensure timely reporting of study status
to clients
Be available during client visits to describe procedures and
accompany clients on facility inspections
Oversee Pharmacy Manager and Pharmacy Technician to ensure
that medications are dispensed according to protocol, Sop's (Standard
Perating Procedures) and any state or federal regulations
Transitioned to Clinic Support Staff Manager after 5 years.