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Quality Assurance Customer Service

Location:
Melbourne, IA
Posted:
January 23, 2013

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Resume:

Vickie Judkins

Email: *********@********.***

Address: Po Box 133

City: Melbourne

State: IA

Zip: 50162

Country: USA

Phone: 512-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $35,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Vickie Judkins

342 Thomas Dr.

Martindale, Texas 78655

512-***-****

*************@**.***

Objective

As a retired nursing home administrator, I am seeking to return back to Iowa to be closer to my family. I am a service-focused individual with a strong commitment to serving the needs of the aged, mentally and physically disabled adults, including homeless, and special-needs populations.

My experience has led me to be successful in various disciplines such as: a nurses aide, a housekeeper, activity director, Admission Coordinator, Marketing, rehabilitation coordinator, interdisciplinary leader, social worker and LNHA administrator. I have extensive knowledge in medical assessment, mental health and gerontology and health care settings and.

Skilled in empathy, therapeutic relationships and interdisciplinary processes, I strive to be the best employee in any position I obtain.

Work Experience

Social Worker

Luling Care Center July 2012 to present

Refugio Manor 1993-1995

Avante Villa 1991-1993

Northwest Mediplex 1985-1991

Program Contributions:

1. Designed the social service program in all four facilities.

Facilitated supportive services/counseling for client family members to address special concerns and ease the transition for clients and families in entering the long term care facility.

2. Developed and carried out Therapeutic activities for clients and families

3.Forged community connections benefiting staff, clients and their families.

4.Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary team members on development of appropriate case plans meeting individual client needs.

5.Served on interdisciplinary team to provide discharging plans for individuals returning to the community

6.Provided excellent documentation skills in progress notes, social assessments and social historys to ensure facility was in compliance with all state and federal regulations

7. Developed program to educate and assist families and clients on How to formulate an Advanced Directive

8. Developed interdisciplinary team work between hospice agency and facility staff to improve communication and delivary of services to clients on hospice and palliative care.

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator 1991-2011

Elgin Nursing and Rehab Center July 2011 to July 2012

Southwood Nursing and Rehab Center June 2010 to July 2011

OakCreek Nursing and Rehab Center January 2005 to June 2010

HillCrest Nursing and Rehab Center February 2002 to Dec 2004

Aransas Pass Nursing and Rehab June 1995 February 2002

Progressed through a series of small to large long term care facilities. My major accomplishments were to take these poor performing facilities and implement quality assurance programs that would increase patient care and increase staff, resident and customer satisfaction. Each facility became a quality home with the State of Texas.

I was directly responsible for turning poor financial performing facilities into profitable facilities

Program Contributions:

1.Developed customer service programs that increased satisfaction and socialization in the facility

2.Achieved quality assurance awards with the company for all the facilities.

3.Low employee turnover and injuries through employee satisfaction programs implemented

4.Developed Quality Assurance programs that monitored 15 care areas.

5.Implememted Risk Management programs to substantially decrease any risk of liability.

6. Developed team base care model

7 Increased case mix rates in all revenue

8. Increased census through positive care intiatives at the facility

9. Developed person centered care in all facilities

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) University of Northern Iowa

Internships:

Hillhaven -200 bed Long term care facility Little Rock, Arkansas 1984

Skills

Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience

Case Planning & Management Expert Currently used/13 years

Client Confidentiality Expert Currently used/30 years

Community-Client Customer Service Expert Currently used/30 years

Client Needs Assessment & Respons Expert Currently used/21 years

Infection Control Expert Currently used/30 years

Program Administration &

Policy Development Expert Currently used/21 years

Grant Program Management Beginning Currently used/1 years

Risk Management Expert Currently used/18 years

Licensing Issues &

Regulatory Compliance Expert Currently used/21 years

Therapeutic activities Expert Currently used/30 years

Interdisciplinary Partnerships Expert Currently used/30 years

Additional Information

Respected builder, leader and member of interdisciplinary teams -- instill a shared sense of purpose to provide optimal services, resources and programs for those in need. Deeply committed to improving the quality of life for clients



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