Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
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Sha  Ion

Sha Ion

Eaton,CO

Summary

Highly-motivated healthcare professional with over 23 years of knowledge. I have a desire to take on new challenges, a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Well-versed in policies, procedures and standards. I am a team builder and supervisor focused on driving team collaboration.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Care Consultant

AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Conducted in-home/hospital assessments to determine if hospice care is the best option for the patient
  • Ensured access to hospice care through maintaining relationships with patients, families, and referral sources
  • Worked closely with hospice staff and Director of Clinical Operations to ensure promised services were provided
  • Managed marketing events for assigned territory.
  • Provided emotional support to families of terminally ill patients during their end-of-life journey.
  • Educated family members on hospice care protocols and best practices for providing comfort to their loved ones.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare team members regarding patient's condition, plan of care, prognosis.
  • Served as an advocate for the rights of terminally ill patients while ensuring they received the highest quality of care possible.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.

Volunteer Coordinator

AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Recruitment and training of volunteers to deliver exceptional care
  • Developed and implemented volunteer recruitment plans.
  • Coordinated onboarding and orientation for new volunteers.
  • Organized training programs for volunteers.
  • Monitored compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
  • Ensured proper recognition of volunteer efforts through awards, certificates.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of existing programs to identify areas of improvement.
  • Maintained records of volunteering hours worked by each individual.
  • Oriented new volunteers on policies and procedures, introduced staff and provided information guides.
  • Managed volunteer database and volunteer service hours for inclusion in monthly and year-end volunteer reports.
  • Managed volunteer website, keeping information and content current, accurate and engaging.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Developed schedule and job description of volunteers

Generation Programs Director

Integral Senior Living
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the nursing department
  • Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.
  • Facilitated collaboration between teams by encouraging open communication channels.
  • Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
  • Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
  • Recommended corrective actions to conform to quality specifications.

Health And Wellness Director

Brookdale Greeley
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Created and implemented wellness programs that promoted mental and physical health
  • Provided support to leadership team by helping them develop strategic plans, set goals, and measure progress towards those goals
  • Provided oversight to staff to ensure proper infection control was maintained
  • Staff training and oversight of medication management
  • Helped develop employee training programs to improve performance.
  • Facilitated team building activities designed to increase morale among staff members.
  • Managed all personal care services offered to assisted living residents.
  • Met care coverage demands by setting effective schedules and delegating assignments.

Director Of Resident Services

Cogir Senior Living
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive resident services program.
  • Conducted assessments to identify residents' needs and develop plans of action for their care.
  • Monitored the progress of residents in achieving goals outlined in individual service plans.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all services are provided in a timely manner.
  • Attended conferences and seminars related to resident services and kept abreast of changes in regulations affecting the field.
  • Supervised staff members responsible for providing direct services to residents.
  • Provided support to leadership team by helping them develop strategic plans, set goals, and measure progress towards those goals
  • Provided training opportunities for staff on topics related to resident services.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
  • Administered, coordinated or recommended disciplinary and corrective actions.

Director Of Resident Services

Gracepoint Senior Living
04.2018 - 11.2019
  • Created and implemented wellness programs that promoted mental and physical health
  • Provided support to leadership team by helping them develop strategic plans, set goals, and measure progress towards those goals
  • Provided oversight to staff to ensure proper infection control was maintained
  • Staff training and oversight of medication management.
  • Conducted assessments to identify residents' needs and develop plans of action for their care.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive resident services program.
  • Maintained accurate records of clients' progress and updated case notes regularly.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, standards.
  • Evaluated existing programs and services offered by the organization and identified areas where improvements could be made.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Columbine Health Systems
04.2016 - 04.2018
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
  • Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
  • Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.

Leading Seaman/Boatswains Mate

United States Navy
01.1993 - 01.1997
  • Directed personnel in safe handling of cargo during loading and unloading operations.
  • Trained new personnel on deck safety procedures and proper use of equipment.
  • Guided vessel movements through congested waters using navigational aids such as radar and GPS systems.
  • Engaged in safety drills by leading others in tasks.
  • Stood watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions or locate navigational aids.
  • Loaded or unloaded materials, vehicles or passengers from vessels.
  • Monitored equipment for leaks, loose pipes, broken lights or other issues and informed mechanics of repair needs.
  • Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and recorded data in engineering logs.

Education

Bachelors - Health Care Administration/Management

Colorado State University Global
07.2024

Associate degree - Healthcare Management

Brighton College
01.2014

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training -

Mid-Plains Community College
01.2004

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Healthcare Management
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Hiring and Recruitment
  • Medicare Compliance
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Geriatric Nursing
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Risk Management
  • Budget Planning
  • Emergency Readiness

Certification

  • LeadingAge Colorado 40-Hour Assisted Living Administrator Training Program - LeadingAge
  • Colorado Licensed Practical Nurse - Mid-Plains Community College

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Hospice Care Consultant - AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2023 - 12.2023
Volunteer Coordinator - AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2023 - 09.2023
Generation Programs Director - Integral Senior Living
03.2022 - 01.2023
Health And Wellness Director - Brookdale Greeley
07.2021 - 03.2022
Director Of Resident Services - Cogir Senior Living
11.2019 - 05.2021
Director Of Resident Services - Gracepoint Senior Living
04.2018 - 11.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse - Columbine Health Systems
04.2016 - 04.2018
Leading Seaman/Boatswains Mate - United States Navy
01.1993 - 01.1997
Colorado State University Global - Bachelors, Health Care Administration/Management
Brighton College - Associate degree, Healthcare Management
Mid-Plains Community College - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training,
Sha Ion