Tasha Stauffer

• Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Optimized staffing models for efficient personnel scheduling that balanced employee needs with facility requirements.
• Discussed resident census data and admissions and discharge information in department-head meetings.
• Improved patient care by implementing effective care plans and coordinating interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Served as an advocate for resident rights, addressing any concerns or grievances promptly and ensuring fair resolution.
• Evaluated vendor contracts for cost-effectiveness, negotiating favorable terms for supplies and equipment purchases that reduced overall expenses.
• Handled employee write-up documentation and incident reports to actualize corrective action plans and deliver solutions.
• Guided and mentored 210 employees in 94-bed facility while overseeing daily administrative tasks.
• Facilitated ongoing staff development through comprehensive training programs, mentorship opportunities, and performance evaluations.
• Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers, increasing referral rates and strengthening the facility''s reputation within the community.

Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and strategies to improve operational efficiency of nursing home operations.

Provided leadership in creating a positive work environment that fostered collaboration among staff members.

Evaluated patient records regularly to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards related to long-term care facilities.

Successfully managed the budget and finances of a long term care facility, ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with regulations.

Assessed staffing needs of the facility on an ongoing basis to maintain appropriate levels of qualified personnel.

Established relationships with local hospitals, physicians , regulatory agencies, and other healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care was provided.

Initiated training programs for employees on topics such as infection control practices and safety protocols.

Established work schedules and assignments for staff, accorded to workload, census and acuity and patient individual needs.

Oversaw the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of new staff members in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Coordinated activities between departments to optimize workflow processes within the organization.

Supervised and evaluated work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.

Developed instructional materials and conducted in-services and community based educational events/programs.

Administered fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, and establishing rates for services.

Managed change in intergraded health care delivery systems, such as work restructuring, technological innovations, and shifts in focus of care.

Consulted with medical, businesses and community groups to discuss service problems, respond to community needs, enhance public relations, coordinate activities and plans and promote health programs.

• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.

Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal and cms guidelines.

Managed two buildings at once within the organization.

Improved operations

Coordinated Nursing/Resident Care

Motivated team members to reach goals while maintaining high levels of patient care and optimizing a homelike atmosphere approach.

Scheduling

Payroll

HR

Budget

Emergency Preparedness education and training and working to developing relationships within the community to obtain pertinent agreements

Fire Drills/Safety Meetings/Staff Education

Bookkeeping/Maintaining Records

Budget

Finances

Marketing

Operating Reports

Medicare

Medicaid Applications

The face of the organization

Maintained a 5 star rating with CMS

Ensured regulatory compliance with all State, Federal and CMS guidelines.

Multiple deficiency free annual state surveys.

Nominated & won the Governor's Award for Quality Care in August 2019.

Admissions

Marketing

Budget

Management of employee personnel

Ensured we onboarded licensed qualified staff to maintain a positive culture.

Scheduling

Training/Onboarding

HR

Overseeing the care of residents, including scheduling activities and ensuring individual care plans are followed.

Overseeing billing, expenses, accounting and budgets.

Preparing official reports for the nursing home's governing body and state and federal agencies.

Developing standards, policies, programs, and operating procedures.

Provide regular safety and compliance training.

Serving as a liaison between staff, residents and families.

Management of the Day-to-Day operations.

Resolved workplace issues in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.

Developed training materials and provided orientation to new hires.

Ensured compliance with federal, state and local employment laws regarding all aspects of Human Resources Management.

Conducted Investigations for employee complaints and concerns to determine resolutions.

Created job descriptions and conducted job analysis to determine necessary qualifications for positions.

Performed Background checks and reference checks on potential candidates for open positions.

Managed employee lifecycle processes by handling onboarding, employee performance, and discipline tasks.

Conducted exit interviews to gain insight into reasons for departure from the company.

Managed employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, vacation leave.

Designed and implemented human resources policies and procedures.

Coordinated employee recognition programs designed to reward excellent performance or going above or beyond.

Maintained in-depth knowledge of labor laws and regulations.

Organized events like team building activities or celebratory functions for employees as well as facility events held to residents, families and also the public.

Payroll

42A : Human Resource Specialist

Prepares and monitors requests for identification cards and tags, leaves, and passes, ling of duty determination, MILPER data and information management, orders for temporary duty and travel, personnel processing, personnel security clearances, training and reassignment, retention, military and special pay programs.

2004-2005: Deployment to Iraq- Convoys 915 Truck

88M: Motor Transport Operator in the US Army is responsible for transporting cargo and troops safely and securely using wheeled vehicles.

2007-2008: 2nd Deployment to Iraq- Controlled Iraqi Prison Camps

Stationed:

Fort Hood, TX

Fort Sill, OK

Military Education:

Basic/AIT: Fort Jackson, SC