Laura Gore

PO Box ****

Princeton, WV *****

304-***-****

abuj2b@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Nursing Home Administrator with a focus on developing high standards of

practice, evaluating patient care for effectiveness and implementing

necessary changes to programs and policies. Licensed Social Worker as

well with extensive experience in behavioral health and 5 years

experience as a Social Services Supervisor in Long Term Care/Skilled

Nursing Facility.

Education and Training

1993 Concord University – Athens, West Virginia, United States

Bachelor of Arts Psychology and Sociology

Professional Experience

Social Services Supervisor, 04/2007 - Current

Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Bluefield, West Virginia

Closely collaborated with management team to make necessary

improvements and satisfy resident needs. Participated in facility

surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.

Actively maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable state and

Federal laws and regulations. Investigated and reported issues relating

to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related

information.

Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure

resident satisfaction and compliance with set standards.

Conducted quarterly patient case conferences, in-services and staff

meetings to educate staff and facilitate good communication as related

to medically related social services.

Coordinated vision, dental, and psychiatric services.

Social Service Assessments

Completion of MDS

Development of Care Plans

Quality Assurance and Safety team member

Discharge planning

Admissions/Marketing and Census Efforts

Service Coordinator/QMRP, 04/2007-11/2005

Rescare Inc – Princeton, West Virginia

Supervision of Support Care Staff

Coordination of Treatment Plans and Behavior Support Plans for

individuals with Mental Retardation and Mental Illness

Maintaining financial and medical eligibility for Medicaid Services

Coordination of transition and discharge plans

Abuse and Neglect Investigations Medicaid Billing

Client Specific training for Support Staff

Crisis Intervention

Ensuring proper implementation of IPP objectives, goals, and activities

Advocating for resident rights

Clinical Director, 03/2002 - 11/2005

Psychological Assessment and Intervention Services – Princeton, West

Virginia

Supervision of QMRPs, LPNs, RNs, and Behavior Support Specialists

Coordination of MRDD Medicaid Waiver Services

Maintain and evaluating staffing levels

Assure provision of services in accordance with the IPP

Maintain client charts and documentation per Medicaid and Licensure

regulations

Thorough and accurate completion of monthly Medicaid billing Coordinate

CPR, FIrst Aid, and Crisis Intervention training Quality Assurance

Reviews

Critical Incident Reporting and Investigations

Day Treatment Supervisor, 03/1999 - 11/2001

FMRS Mental Health Center – Fayetteville, West Virginia

First Level supervisor of Day Treatment Instructors (Unionized) Intakes

Medicaid Social Assessments Case Management

Development of Individual Support Plans

Ensuring the Day Treatment facility operates in accordance with

Medicaid and Licensure Regulations

License and Certifications

Licensed Social Worker State of WV

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator State of WV

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