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Sonya Lanier

Sonya Lanier

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Highly motivated business professional with over 20 years of experience in the Healthcare industry. Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in multiple states with proven experience demonstrated through annual surveys and improved 5-star ratings. In-depth knowledge of Corporate Finance and Measures of Improvement. Outstanding leadership skills with the ability to teach, lead, and maximize employee productivity. Excellent verbal and written communication while working coherently with all levels of staff. I am looking for a position that will offer continued growth and advancement based on skills and achievements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Per Diem Administrator

Staff Genius HR, Inc
05.2024 - Current
  • Serve as onsite Administrator when vacancies arise, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies, and the public
  • Direct day-to-day operations of the facility according to federal and state standards and guidelines
  • Review and monitor survey readiness, complete mock surveys as indicated
  • Manage facility budget, occupancy, and revenue expectations to minimize budget variances and deficits

Traveling Administrator

Midwest Geriatric Management
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Serve as onsite Administrator when vacancies arise, acting as contact for all staff, residents, prospects, community organizations, government agencies, and the public
  • Direct day-to-day operations of the facility according to federal and state standards and guidelines
  • Provide support as needed to incumbent nursing home administrators, including onboarding, training, leadership, and management coaching
  • Review and monitor survey readiness, complete mock surveys as indicated
  • Manage facility budget, occupancy, and revenue expectations to minimize budget variances and deficits

CEO/Administrator

Oakwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Directed day to day operations of the facility according to federal and state standards and guidelines
  • Responsible for business planning, budget forecasting and monitoring
  • Assisted with training prospective Administrators through the AIT program
  • Oversaw census building activities, monitored continued PDPM and ADL education and documentation for increased CMI reimbursement
  • Planned, developed, organized, evaluated, and directed the facility’s programs and activities
  • Complete daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as needed to meet state and federal guidelines

Executive Director

Life Care Center of St. Louis
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Directed day to day operations of the facility according to federal and state standards and guidelines
  • Responsible for business planning, budget forecasting and monitoring
  • Oversaw census building activities, monitored continued PDPM and ADL education and documentation for increased CMI reimbursement
  • Planned, developed, organized, evaluated, and directed the facility’s programs and activities
  • Completed daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as needed to meet state and federal guidelines
  • Ensured all employees, residents, and visitors follow the policies and procedures
  • Assisted in the recruitment process and selection of competent staff, and discipline personnel when necessary
  • Streamlined staff retention efforts, while reducing the use of agency staff to provide staff accountability and continuity of care
  • Reviewed accident and incident reports in efforts to maximize the effectiveness of the facility’s risk management program
  • Ensured the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Aperion Care Mascoutah
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Directed day to day operations of the facility according to federal and state standards and guidelines
  • Completed daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting as needed to meet state and federal guidelines
  • Assisted in the recruitment process and selection of competent staff, and discipline personnel when necessary
  • Reviewed accident and incident reports in efforts to maximize the effectiveness of the facility’s risk management program
  • Ensured the facility is maintained in a clean and safe manner
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, while emphasizing a calm environment throughout the facility

Business Office Manager

Florissant Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Process all new and annual Medicaid Applications for short term and long-term residents
  • Oversee AR performance for private collections, process accounts payable and manage facility petty cash
  • Handled complaints and questions from residents, employees, vendors, and suppliers
  • Research accounts for adjustment entries, refunds, correction of accounts and write-offs
  • Manage resident daily census, admissions, discharges and reconciled resident trust account
  • Work closely with Nurse Case Managers for concurrent review and skilled treatment authorizations

Education

Master of Healthcare Administration - Accounting And Finance

Purdue University
Online, Indiana

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

DeVry University
Fremont, CA
01.2013

Skills

    Operational Management, Financial Growth, Employee Relations and Retention, Regulatory Compliance

Timeline

Per Diem Administrator

Staff Genius HR, Inc
05.2024 - Current

Traveling Administrator

Midwest Geriatric Management
07.2023 - 03.2024

CEO/Administrator

Oakwood Estates Nursing and Rehabilitation
12.2022 - 06.2023

Executive Director

Life Care Center of St. Louis
08.2021 - 08.2022

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator

Aperion Care Mascoutah
08.2020 - 03.2021

Business Office Manager

Florissant Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2019 - 02.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

DeVry University

Master of Healthcare Administration - Accounting And Finance

Purdue University
Sonya Lanier