Tierra Lewis
Administrator
Ste. Genevieve,MO
Summary
Health background with strengths including compassion, a gentle touch, and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. A collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
L1MA/Personal Care Personnel
Concierge Home Care
11.2021 - Current
- Private duty medication technician and caregiver so clients can age in place while in the comfort of their own home
- Medication Management
- Assistance with ADLs
- Observation for adverse drug reactions
- Monitoring of vital signs
- Transportation set up.
Regional Administrator
McDowell Management Group
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Regionally managed five residential/assisted living communities
- Misson to work towards a more positive culture, restructure, and implementation of a new level of care using working relationships with BJC, and habitat for humanity.
- Applied working knowledge of CMS, Department of Mental Health and Department of Health and Senior Services regulations as well as OSHA and other applicable laws and regulations
- Staffed 80+ employees as well as preparation of schedules for all facilities
- Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid
- Creation and implementation of facility budgets per department
- Provided oversight of procurement and implementation and creation of a new inventory system to track costs and supply usage
- Coordination of all CPR first aid and AED certification
- Developed a presentation and training manual for managers to use in the orientation of new employees
- Directed staff development
- Preparation of labor cost reports
- Working knowledge of GAAP
- Created new policies and procedures
- Ensured all facilities were in compliance with all state and federal regulations
- Oversaw various departments and their employees such as: Maintenance, housekeeping, dietary, admissions, social services, and nursing
RCF Manager
St. Francois Manor
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Promotion from Business office Director to managing the Residential care Community on campus
- Duties included: Developing a new culture with structure
- Facilitated a new level of care partnered by SCL funding with BJC.
- Manage facility spend and department cost allocation
- Manage patient fees and billing
- Improve facility efficiency and quality
- Ensure that the facility complies with all laws and regulations
- Train staff members
- Communicate with physicians and nurses
- Present meetings and meet with guardians
- Monitor budgets and spending
- Maintaining facility census
- Referrals
- Maintain close relations with POA, Guardians
- Marketing
- Facilitating doctor rounds/visits
- Oversight of all departments within the facility
- Creating organizational effectiveness.
- Census
Business Office Director
St. Francois Manor
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed Payroll for 80+ employees
- Checked postings and accounting documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and ensured proper coding verification of general ledger (GL) account numbers, updating accruals
- Processed various garnishments, including child support
- Monitored and tracked all employees' leave time
- Prepared and monitored sick leave files and served as administrator of sick leave program.
- Began my AIT
Director of Human Resources
St. Francois Manor
04.2017 - 07.2018
- Began in Human resources which led to the next role of Human Resources Director
- Acted as primary liaison for employees and their direct supervisors
- Conducted monthly in service meetings & tracked topics and meeting time and notes
- Staffed- including hiring and terminations while using working knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Francois Manor
12.2012 - 03.2017
- Licensed certified nursing assistant providing direct care in a skilled care setting
- Assisted patients with ADL's including transferring to and from beds, bathing, feeding
- Accompanied client to medical appointments
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by the care team
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MOSkills
General ledger accounting
Human resources management
Marketing
Communication skills
Healthcare management
Office Management
Facilities management
Budgeting
NetSuite
Home health
Procurement
Home & community care
Social Work
Patient monitoring
Certification
AED Certification
Assessments
Office manager, Proficient, 01/01/24, Scheduling and budgeting
Timeline
L1MA/Personal Care Personnel
Concierge Home Care
11.2021 - Current
Regional Administrator
McDowell Management Group
02.2021 - 11.2023
RCF Manager
St. Francois Manor
05.2019 - 02.2021
Business Office Director
St. Francois Manor
07.2018 - 05.2019
Director of Human Resources
St. Francois Manor
04.2017 - 07.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Francois Manor
12.2012 - 03.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Mineral Area College
AED Certification
First Aid Certification
CNA
CPR Certification
RCAL Administrator
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