Sue Sparks

• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.

Managed skilled rehab unit

• Evaluated employee performance regularly for professional growth opportunities, accountability measures, and feedback-driven improvement strategies.
• Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
• Resolved conflicts among team members quickly to maintain a positive working environment conducive for continued excellence in patient care.
• Oversaw RNs, LPNs, nursing aides, medical clerks and support staff and performed staffing scheduling duties.

• Oversee the day to day operations of a 109 bed long term care/rehabilitation facility

• I oversee the day to day activities of a 60 bed unit
• This includes supervising 6 staff members and rounding with physicians
• I complete outside referrals and provide a liaison between the residents, their families, and the physicians

• I assisted in the care of rehabilitation patients including transfusions of blood and blood products and LVAD patients

• I oversaw all day to day activity of a 60 bed long term care unit
• This included supervising at least 6 employees
• I handled admissions and discharges as well as rounding with physicians

• Assist with care plan initiation and follow through
• Translation of MD orders
• Hands on care of patients in long term care and rehab settings
• Medication administration
• Wound care

• Home care of a client with trach and tube needs
• Readmit clients into services
• Comprehensive visits
• Supervisor visits

• Working nights as house supervisor of 150+ bed facility
• Medication administration to call in coverage
• Assessing and treating individuals
• Night shift became a desired shift with unity promoted between units

• Administered medications, transcribed physicians orders, assessing and treating individuals, working closely with physical, occupational, and speech therapies

• Directly supervising all nursing staff