Nursing Home Management

Clara A. Owolabi

( 402-***-****) ( ********@*******.*** ( 8145 Wemsha Street ( Lincoln, NE

68507

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Accomplished and results driven Licensed Practical Nurse qualified for

opportunities within Long Term Care, assisted living or retirement

community organization. Recognized for professionalism, commitment to

excellence, and demonstrated ability to communicate and work with

management, associates, and customers/patients. Has an excellent

interpersonal skill, able to communicate and collaborate effectively with

co-workers at all levels. Self-motivated and can work independently or in a

team.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

. Excellent Strategist - Knowledgeable of practical nursing techniques

and methods. Able to monitor and record information used to build

clinical and program staff decisions.

. Exceptional organizational skills - Consistently recognized by

colleagues for exceptional talents in needs analysis and problem

resolution in fast-paced environments.

. Strong sense of Responsibility - Solid professional standards;

excellent track record of dependability. Maintain focus on achieving

results while implementing solutions to meet a diversity of needs.

. Patient Care - Consistently demonstrates responsiveness, strong focus,

and the building of strong patient and family relationships to

facilitate excellent communication for care coordination. Proficient

in medical terminology, processes and equipment use. As member of

interdisciplinary team, strive to provide continuum of best possible

care, keeping needs of patients foremost in mind.

. Computer Skills - Knowledgeable of computer programs to include

Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/00/ME/XP/Vista; Software

Applications: Microsoft Word; Proprietary Systems for Account

Administration; Lotus Notes; Industry Specific: Peachtree (Accounts

Payable); Other: Email (Microsoft Exchange and Outlook); Internet

Explorer (access and navigation).

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nurse Charge - LPN:

Golden Living Centers ( Augusta, Georgia

June 2011-Present

Responsible for the independent supervision of the delivery of care to a

group of residents on a nursing unit.

Assess and develop individual care plans.

Administer and evaluate nursing care.

Supervise Care Specialists (CNAs) in the delivery of nursing care.

Executive Director:

More Care Services (self employed) ( Augusta, Georgia

April 2008-Present

Presiding over a community-based program for the Developmental Disabled.

Responsible for budget development and management.

Direct inventory control, vendor selection, purchasing, and care services.

Provide direction and guidance to 25 employees.

Conduct formal screening interviews in instances of staff vacancy and exit

interviews at employment termination.

Market center to potential residents and families.

Director:

Educare of Nevada ( Reno, Nevada

October 2006-April 2008

Responsible for budget development and management.

Directed inventory control, vendor selection, purchasing, and care services.

Provided direction and guidance to 50 employees.

Conducted formal screening interviews in instances of staff vacancy and exit

interviews at employment termination.

Marketed center to potential residents and families.

Served as liaison to families, establishing and maintaining effective lines

of communication.

Area Director:

Region V Services ( Lincoln, Nebraska

December 2003-October 2006

Presided over a community-based program for the Developmentally Disabled

Administrator:

Sioux land Residential Services, Inc. ( Sioux City, Iowa

September 1994-November 2003

Administered daily facility operations, ensuring compliance with state health

regulations.

Applied knowledge of Medicare and Managed Care contracts in Iowa.

Responsible for budget development and management.

Presided over a 100-bed Mental Health Facility and provided direction and

guidance to 75 employees.

Conducted formal screening interviews in instances of staff vacancy and exit

interviews at employment termination.

Marketed center to potential residents and families.

Served as liaison to families, establishing and maintaining effective lines

of communication

Administrator:

Bethesda Nursing Home Care Center ( Central City, NE

January 1991-January 1994

Presided over of 63-bed, long-term care facility and administered daily

facility operations, ensuring compliance with state health regulations and

OBRA standards.

Extensively applied knowledge of Medicare and Managed Care contracts in

Nebraska.

Responsible for budget development and management.

Directed inventory control, vendor selection, purchasing, and care services.

Provided direction and guidance to 85 employees.

Conducted formal screening interviews and marketed center to potential

residents and families.

Served as liaison to families, establishing and maintaining effective lines

of communication.

Administrator-in-Training:

Tabitha Nursing Home ( Lincoln, Nebraska

June-December 1989

During internship assignment, monitored and assisted administrator of

approximately 240-bed, long-term care facility.

Trained in an on-the-job environment procedures, rules, and regulations

governing Medicare in a skilled facility and nursing facility.

EDUCATION

Masters of Arts in Adult Education and Sociology:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( Lincoln, Nebraska

1985

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health:

University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( Lincoln, Nebraska

1983

CERTIFICATION and LICENSURE

Licensed Practical Nurse ( 1997

Licensed Master Social Worker ( Iowa ( 1995

Licensed Nursing Home Administrator ( State of Nebraska ( 1990

Certified Intermediate Level Trainer Course for MANDT System

Completed five-day Grantsmanship Training Program as Grant Writer

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