Sheila Houser

LNHA at Fairlane Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • LNHA
      • Feb 2022 - Present

  • Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing
    • Pottstown, Pennsylvania
    • Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA
      • May 2019 - Aug 2020

      HIGHLIGHTS: * Completed intensive administrator internship training program; garnered in-depth experience with the geriatric / senior living population, along with departmental operations management within 139-bed skilled nursing facility. * Boosted building to agency-free status while maintained a complaint-free facility, securing and retaining [0] visits from Department of Health. * Successfully cleared state survey in record time. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Cultivate trust to build positive working relationships with diverse population of residents and family members. * Leverage resources to successfully maximize operational efficiencies, such as reduced overtime and bonus for shifts. * Maintain sensitivity to generational and cultural diversity while respectful of patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Show less

    • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • Mar 2018 - Jan 2019

      HIGHLIGHTS: * Capably performed as ‘Developmental Disability Nurse’ providing compassionate care for pediatric client with autism diagnosis. * Ensured quality care control by using evidence-based practices and adhering to all standards, policies / regulations. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Maintained consistent communication with physicians, nurses, and aides for sustained quality of care. * Leveraged solid nursing background and applied strong organization, time management, and prioritization to skillfully evaluate patient, monitor overall health, schedule appointments, and safely transport patient to / from treatments. * Accurately maintained confidential medical records, contacts, and physician orders. Show less

    • Acting Administrator / Administrator-in-Training
      • Aug 2017 - Feb 2018

      HIGHLIGHTS: * Reliably assisted with administration and assessment of various business-critical functions. Excelled to support clinical operations while seeking improvement via solutions-oriented approach. * Responsibly managed day-to-day operations of all departments during absence of Facility Administrator. * Optimized cost-efficiencies via close monitoring of labor hours and review of pharmacy billing to identify anomalies.  ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Actively participated in budget development, expense management, and analyzing of financial statements. * Demonstrated sound judgment and decisive decision-making to conduct interviews and select qualified applicants. * Fostered trust to build positive rapport and solid working relationships. * Encouraged collaborative participation in care planning process, uniting residents / family members and staff to ensure delivery of optimal patient care. * Engaged with doctors, nurses, therapists, social services, and hospital case managers to provide timely review of prospective residents and acceptance of new admissions. * Communicated effectively to orient new residents / families. * Functioned as ‘Falls Prevention Coordinator’ to identify at-risk residents and implement proper safety precautions. * Contributed to various survey processes, prepared corrective measures, and ensured overall facility compliance. Show less

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director Of Nursing / Resident Services
      • Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

      HIGHLIGHTS:* Aided in steering management of all aspects of facility-nursing program while closely worked with Director of Nursing.* Responsibly coordinated and implemented human resources policies and federal / state employment laws.* Ensured consistent compliance and strict adherence to all applicable laws / regulations according to governing health bodies. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:* Displayed sharp attention to detail to investigate and accurately document resident complaints / concerns, and adverse incidents. * Routinely collaborated with peers and management leaders to correct issues and improve service delivery.* Coordinated interviews and positioned candidate selection with appropriate department heads. * Conducted new employee orientation / on-boarding, supervised Nursing Assistants, and educated staff on resident care services.* Advised and trained managers on organizational policy matters (i.e. equal opportunity employment / harassment, etc.).* Accurately monitored and reported reactions to treatment, medications and changes in patient condition.* Managed patient care activities, including nursing care provisions, procedures, tests, medication administration, and documentation to ensure delivery of quality nursing care in accordance with physician orders.* Rapidly responded to emergencies using certified skills. Performed CPR / First Aid and instructed / re-certified staff. Show less

    • Human Resources Manager/ Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
      • Mar 2007 - Sep 2012

      See duties above

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Aug 2004 - Jul 2006

      * Excelled as a passionate patient advocate, ensuring consistent monitoring of patient conditions with accurate identification of clinical changes and rapid notification to physicians within a variety of busy settings. * Secured enduring collaborative relationships with network of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. * Achieved solid accountability across array of nursing provisions via situational and patient needs assessment to competently determine and provide appropriate care / treatment plans and educate on care management. * Built extensive experience on broad spectrum of conditions and comprehensive knowledge on various procedures. Show less

Education

  • National American University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General
  • Ultimate Medical Academy
    Associate of Science - AS, Business Administration and Management, General
  • Delaware County Technical School-Practical Nursing Program
    LPN, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

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