Substance Abuse Disorder Staff Nurse

• May 2021 - Present

Substance abuse care for adults with addictions and behavioral disorders to include detox and residential services. Assist with medication administration , assessments and health checks as ordered during the course of the day. Coordinate care with the medical and clinical team for optimum outcomes. Substance abuse care for adults with addictions and behavioral disorders to include detox and residential services. Assist with medication administration , assessments and health checks as ordered during the course of the day. Coordinate care with the medical and clinical team for optimum outcomes.

Director Resident Care Services

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

Transitioned from Belmont Village at Westlake to new start up senior living community in Lakeway, Texas. Implemented training, orientation of new hires to included personal assistants and nursing staff. Assisted corporate leaders in start up budgets and met all goals within time frame for grand opening. Completed pre move in assessments of all wait list seniors and appropriate placement in either independent living, memory care or assisted living programs. Continued assessments to meet the needs of our geriatric residents. Recruited preferred providers and implemented guidelines for quality continuation of care. Maintain excellent communication with family members, providers and state regulators. Excelled in annual deficiency free surveys and maintain critical records and documentation. Show less

Director Resident Care Services

• Apr 2015 - Jun 2018

Nurse leader at this high end luxury senior living community in the prestigious area of Westlake Hills in Austin, Texas. Managed 10 plus licensed nurses and 30 plus personal care assistants. Continued in serving and training for highly motivated staff in providing exceptional care for our geriatric residents. Memory care, independent living and assisted living placement with ongoing assessments for appropriate care. Deficiency free annual surveys and maintaining outside relationships to meet goals for resident satisfaction and census goals. Show less

Resident Care Director

• Sep 2003 - Mar 2015

Maintain a wellness deficiency free state survey. Implement sales and marketing strategies to maintain high occupancy of 93 to 100%. Coordinate with outside healthcare providers in the deliverance of high standard care to the senior community. Inservice staff on superior care giving and improving skills. Meet budgetary guidelines and exceed profit opportunities. Supervise 30 plus CNA, resident aides, medication aides and nursing staff. Keep current on state regulations and company policies and compliance. Assisted team of specialized Show less

Health and Wellness Director

• Sep 2003 - Mar 2015

Wellness Coordinator

• 2000 - 2003

Supervised 30 plus caregivers , medication aides and LVN's. Coordinated with outside vendors providing healthcare needs to 112 seniors. Assured compliance with state regulations and company policies. Acting Assisted Living Director during absence of Assisted Living Director. Maintained budget within company guidelines. Wellness free deficiencies per state surveys. Supervised 30 plus caregivers , medication aides and LVN's. Coordinated with outside vendors providing healthcare needs to 112 seniors. Assured compliance with state regulations and company policies. Acting Assisted Living Director during absence of Assisted Living Director. Maintained budget within company guidelines. Wellness free deficiencies per state surveys.

Wellness Coordinator

• 1999 - 2000